John Hutton Balfour: Forging Botany as a Science in Edinburgh
As the "Athens of the North" experienced a scientific awakening in the 19th century, a new discipline sought to move beyond mere herbarium specimens....
James Anderson: The Physician and Botanist Who Deceived the People of India
Among the many celebrated names to emerge from Edinburgh's esteemed scientific community, James Anderson stands out. This Scottish physician and botanist, an employee of...