University House
The role of ‘Principal of the University’ (as against the principals of the two colleges) was created in 1890. The first holder was James Donaldson (1831-1915), who had been Principal of the United College since 1886.…
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Bute Dining Hall
During the 1891-92 University academic year, the Students Representative Council began a fundraising campaign for the joint Students Union and Dining Committee to establish a student dining hall. John Patrick…
Emily Jane Pfeiffer (1827-1890)
Emily Jane (née Davis) Pfeiffer (1827-1890) was born in Wales to Thomas Richard Davis, a former British Army officer, and Emily Tilsley. During childhood, her family went through financial crisis, preventing her from…
Charles Stuart Grace (1859-1936)
Charles Stuart Grace (1859-1936) was born in St Andrews to Stuart Grace, a solicitor and bank agent, and Jesse Ranken Playfair. He attended Madras College and Fettes College in Edinburgh, then studied at United College…
John Mitchell Keiller (1851-1899)
John Mitchell Keiller (1851-1899), born in Dundee, was the only child of Alexander Keiller and Elizabeth Mitchell. He was the grandson of James Keiller of marmalade fame, and following his father’s death, John M.…
Alexander Dick Grimond (1824-1903)
Alexander Dick Grimond (1824-1903) of Blairgowrie was the son of David Grimond, a flax spinner, and Isabella Robertson. He and his brother, Joseph, became early pioneers in the jute carpet trade. The brothers owned a…
University Hall for Women Students (1896)
The 1896 opening of the University Hall for Women followed on the tremendous success of the Lady Literate in Arts (LLA) Scheme. In 1891, the LLA Fund possessed over £2000 collected from examination payments. Agreeing…
Bute Medical School
In 1889, the Universities (Scotland) Act stipulated that there should be a conjoint medical school between St Andrews and Dundee. One of the major donors to the medical school was the Rector of the University, John…