As part of the Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) Commemorative Plaque scheme, three new influential Scots have been honoured.
Among the recipients this year are, Glasgow based surgeon Colonel Sir George Thomas Beatson, mathematician Mary Sommerville and acclaimed artist Joan Eardley. In its fifth year, this scheme highlights significant persons throughout history, honouring them with a plaque and a building connecting their work/ life.
Annually acknowledging 12 notable recipients, this plaque commemorates the life or work of them. Physician George Thomas Beatson (1848 – 1933) is amongst the recipients this year, publishing a paper in 1886 which detailed a pioneering treatment of advanced breast cancer. The others are Joan Eardley (1921 – 1963), one of Scotland’s most enduringly popular artists and Scottish science writer and polymath, Mary Sommerville (1780 – 1872).
The Policy and Projects Manager for HES, Martin Ross, stated, ‘By running this scheme, we are placing a spotlight on the social and human stories behind Scotland’s local and national architecture and the different contributions of those who helped to shape Scotland’s story.
‘This latest group of recipients highlights this diversity and ranges from explorers and writers to mathematicians and golfers. We hope that by recognising them in this way it encourages people to find out more about their role in Scotland’s varied and extensive history.’
This scheme honours some of Scotland’s best and brightest minds of history in fields of architecture, literature, sport, science, and politics.
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