Tullis Prizes
The Tullis Prizes were established in 1877 by Fife papermaker William Tullis (qv). He presented the University of St Andrews with £700 in railway stock to create prizes for encouraging the study of Mathematics.…
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William Tullis (1807-1883)
William Tullis (1807-1883) of Rothes, Markinch, was the son of Cupar bookseller and printer Robert Tullis and Agnes Smith. He studied at the United College, University of St Andrews, between the years 1820 and 1823 and…
Gray Prize
The Gray Prize was established by John Gray in 1794, and is still being awarded. It was originally for literary composition on a topic advertised each year. In 1918, it was worth £5. Gray prizes are now awarded by the…
John Gray (1724-1811)
John Gray (1724-1811) was the son of William Gray, a grammar school teacher in Cupar. A student of St Salvator’s College, John Gray received his BA in 1742. After some time as a travelling tutor to several noblemen on…