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unusual facts about St. Andrews University



Emily Lyle

She studied English Language and Literature at St. Andrews University (M.A. 1954), followed by an education course at the University of Glasgow (Diploma in Education, 1955).

Patrick Brydone

After attending St. Andrews University, he went abroad as travelling tutor or companion, with William Beckford and some other gentlemen.


see also

Donald Watt

D. E. R. Watt (1926–2004), Scottish historian, professor of Medieval History at St Andrews University

Hugh Lyon Playfair

In 1856 he became a Knight Bachelor, and in the same year was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) by St. Andrews University.

Mark M. Newell

Newell participated in St. Andrews University's identification of the Resurgam, the world's first practical powered submarine.

Royal Russell School

Ali Ansari- Professor in Modern History at St. Andrews University