Commemorative plaques

Architect, creator of the University's Old College building, alumnus.

Nobel Prize physicist, Chair in Natural Philosophy.

Pioneering British Army surgeon, first female graduate of the University.

Nobel Prize physicist, Tait Professor of Natural Philosophy.

Lawyer, diarist, author, biographer of Dr Samuel Johnson.

Historian, author of 'The French Revolution', University Rector, alumnus.

Author of Sherlock Holmes series of novels and stories, physician, alumnus.

Pioneer of veterinary science and education, founder of the Royal Dick Veterinary School.

Biologist, sociologist, planner, founder of the first Scottish university student residence.

Nobel Prize physicist, Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics.

Philosopher, historian, author of 'A Treatise of Human Nature', alumnus.

Geologist, chemist, naturalist, founder of modern geology, alumnus.

Founder of Scottish Women's Suffrage Federation and Scottish Women's Hospitals, alumna.

Physician, pioneer of medical education for women in Britain, alumna.

One of the first female Members of Parliament, founder of the Open University, alumna.

Olympic 400 metre champion, teacher, missionary, alumnus.

Founder of antiseptic medicine and aseptic surgery, Regius Professor of Clinical Surgery.

Advocate of a University in the city, benefactor and founder of the University's Library.

Jurist, philosopher, Regius Professor of Public Law, alumnus.

Gaelic poet, teacher, Writer in Residence, honorary Doctor of Letters, alumnus.

Suffragist, founder of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, first female science alumna.

Founder of McEwan's Brewery, Member of Parliament for Edinburgh, major benefactor of the University.

African statesman, first President of Tanzania, alumnus.

Architect of the University's Old College and New College buildings.

British Army officer, flautist, composer, his benefaction established a Chair of Music.

Physician, philologist, author of the Thesaurus of English Words & Phrases, alumnus.

First Regent and first Principal of the University.

Signatory of the American Declaration of Independence, physician, alumnus.

Prolific novelist, poet, historian, lawyer and alumnus.

Professor of Medicine, founder of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, alumnus.

Pioneer of anaesthetics, Professor of Midwifery, alumnus.

Poet, author of Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, alumnus.

Challenger expedition leader, Professor of Natural History, alumnus.

Authority on intelligence testing, Bell Professor of Education, alumnus.

Journalist, war-hero, first female professor.