James Buist (c.1795-1880)
Baptised in 1795, James Buist (c.1795-1880) of Law Park, St Andrews, was the son of George Buist, who farmed at Kettle in Fife, and Christian Ballingall. He was a student at the University of St Andrews from 1810 to…
Category: Students
Here, we share some of the stories we have found so far, about St Andrews students and alumni who were in some way connected to British colonialism and empire in the period 1700 to 1900. Suggestions for more stories would be very welcome!
David Charles Guthrie (1788-1859)
David Charles Guthrie (1788-1859) of Dundee was born to parents James Guthrie, 2nd Baron of Cragie (1740-1830) and Amelia Murray (c.1749-c.1824). He was a student at United College from 1802 to 1804. Guthrie became…
William Garvie (1742-1831)
William Garvie (1742-1831) was born in Perth to William Garvie, a merchant there, and Ann Paton. He attended United College then St Mary’s College from 1757 to 1766. The Brechin Presbytery licensed him as a minister in…
Andrew Bell (1753-1832)
Andrew Bell (1753-1832), the founder of Madras College, was born on South Street in St Andrews and educated in the town, but he travelled the world, from North America to India, and was shipwrecked along the way. An…