John Learmonth

Alexander Monro

1733–1817 (age 84)

Greyfriars Kirkyard

Alexander Monro was a surgeon whose medical expertise advanced Scottish surgical practice.

Thomas Brown

1781–1850 (age 69)

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Thomas Brown was an architect connected to Greyfriars Kirkyard, remembered for his serene and enduring designs.

William McGonagall

1825–1902 (age 77)

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An impassioned performer and poet remembered for his unwavering devotion to the arts.

Henry Mackenzie

1745–1831 (age 86)

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Henry Mackenzie was a prominent Scottish writer and literary figure of the 18th and early 19th centuries.

William Robertson

1753–1835 (age 82)

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William Robertson earned esteem as an advocate who met Scotland’s legal challenges with integrity and calm resolve.

Duncan Ban MacIntyre

1724–1812 (age 88)

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Duncan Ban MacIntyre was a writer whose literary work preserved and celebrated Highland Scottish culture.