McCulloch, Thomas
August 31, 2009
Born in Scotland 1776 – 1843 Clergyman, social reformer, author, educator. Ordained a minister 1799 of the Secession branch of the Presbyterian Church (1838) First President of Dalhousie University in Halifax He founded Pictou Academy, Nova Scotia in 1816. He modeled the curriculum on Scottish universities.
Private Jimmy Stokes
August 31, 2009
Plans to Pay Tribute to VC Hero (2003) Private Jimmy Stokes, who was born in the Gorbals district of Glasgow, won the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest military honor for bravery, when he single-handedly captured 17 German soldiers in the Second World War, even though he had been wounded eight times. Now the local people in [...]
James Graham, 1ST Marques of Montrose (1612-50)
August 31, 2009
Montrose, disappointed with the extremist leaders of Presbyterianism, became a champion of the crown in Scotland against the Covenanters. He obtained a commission as Lieutenant-general from the king who elevated him to the rank of marques. His great skills and leadership abilities brought him success in the Highlands against armies three times the size of [...]
George Buchanan (1506-1582)
August 31, 2009
Tutor to King James V, Mary Queen of Scots and King James VI. George Buchanan’s Latin satires on the friars invited the resentment of Cardinal Beaton and he was consequently imprisoned for a time When he irritated members of the Inquisition in Portugal he was confined to a monastery. While in prison George worked on [...]
Robert the Bruce
August 31, 2009
June 7, 1329 Robert the Bruce died at Cardross Castle in Dunbartonshire. The cause of his death remains unclear, but he might have died of leprosy. Robert met his rival for the leadership of the resistance movement, John Comyn at the Greyfriars’ church in Dumfries in 1306. A fight ensued and John Comyr was killed. [...]
John Anderson
August 25, 2009
Born July 08, 1882 Designed the air raid shelter
Homage To Monarch Of The Glen
August 6, 2009
The Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh has launched their first-ever exhibition of works by the 19th century English painter Sir Edwin Landseer. Landseer created one of the most famous Scottish painting icons – the Monarch of the Glen. The magnificent stag amid purple heather and rugged mountains has adorned many a wall and shortbread tin. [...]
Alexander MacKenzie
August 6, 2009
Canada’s most important explorer – He was the first person to make an overland crossing of the full width of the North American continent. The Mackenzie River is named for him Youngest senior partner of the North West Company he became Member of Parliament in Britain He died on a farm in Scotland 1820
Angus L. MacDonald 1890 – 1945
August 6, 2009
Born in Dunvegan, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia in 1890, Angus L. MacDonald was educated at St. Francis Xavier, Dalhousie, and Harvard Universities. He served in WW1 Admitted to the Bar of Nova Scotia (1921) Assistant Attorney-General for the province of N. S. Professor at Dalhousie University (1930) Leader of the Liberal Party in Nova Scotia [...]
Robert Foulis 1796 – 1866
August 6, 2009
Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1796 Robert Foulis studied medicine, engineering, and fine art before leaving his native land. Foulis intended to immigrate to the United States but the ship he was on went off course landing in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Friends persuaded him to stay in Halifax. He worked as a portrait painter there [...]
