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Oil on canvas, 110 x 90 cm

Robert Orde was the eldest son of John Orde, under-sheriff of Newcastle upon Tyne. He moved to Edinburgh and later engaged Robert Adam to design 8 Queen Street, one of the earliest houses in Edinburgh New Town.

His…

Oil on wood, 73.6 x 55.9 cm

Robert Sibbald (1641–1722), son of David Sibbald, was born in a house near the head of Blackfriars Wynd, Edinburgh. His mother was Margaret Boyd, eldest daughter of Robert Boyd of Kipps, Linlithgowshire. In his…

Oil on canvas, 114.3 x 86.4 cm

Robert Thin was the youngest surviving son of James Thin, the founder of 'James Thin, Booksellers'. Born in Edinburgh and educated at the Royal High School, he continued his education at the University of…

Oil on canvas, 76 x 66 cm

Born in Edinburgh, Robert Whytt (1714–1766) was the son of Robert Whytt of Bennochie, Fife. He studied medicine in Edinburgh for four years as a pupil of Monro primus. He made further study in London, Paris and…

Oil on canvas, 109.2 x 91.4 cm

Born in Glasgow and educated at the Royal High School in Edinburgh, Robert William Philip (1857–1939) graduated with a MB CM with honours from Edinburgh in 1882. Within five years of graduation, Robert Philip's…

Oil on canvas, 100 x 90 cm

Artist: Ian Hughes

Oil on wooden panel, 19 x 39 cm

Artist: Peter MacGregor Wilson

Oil on panel, 88 x 120 cm

Artist: Derek Soutar

Oil on canvas, 90 x 90 cm

Artist: George Fiddes Watt

Oil on canvas, 91.4 x 71 cm

This remarkable man, who steeped all his life in the ways of the countryside and its sporting pursuits, was above all a most accomplished physician. Stanley Davidson was President of the College for four years,…