What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: In honour of Robert Rollock 1555 - 1599. Founding Regent (1583 - 1585), first Principal of the University (1586 - 1599). Recorded plaque organisation: The University of Edinburgh.
Robert Rollock was a Scottish scholar and minister who served as the founding regent and the first principal of King's College in Aberdeen. His leadership was crucial in establishing and shaping the academic direction of the institution during its formative years.
A plaque record does not grant entry to a building or private land. View it from a public place unless permission is clearly given.
Places near here
Edinburgh, South College Street, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 27 yd
Edinburgh, South Bridge, University of Edinburgh, Old CollegeCollege(s) (18th Century), University (18th Century) · 44 yd
Edinburgh, South Bridge, University of Edinburgh, War MemorialWar Memorial (20th Century) (1923) · 51 yd
Edinburgh, West College St, Potterrow PortGateway (16th Century) · 74 yd
Old CollegeVisitor information · 94 yd
The Millennium Clock TowerCastle, fort or tower · 125 yd
National Museum of ScotlandMuseum · 172 yd
Edinburgh, Guthrie StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 176 yd
Main Hall, Royal MuseumHeritage place · 182 yd
Edinburgh, Robertson's CloseNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 186 yd
William Chambers StatueMemorial · 188 yd
Millennium Milepost National Museum of ScotlandVisitor information · 275 ydOther information
Photo: gnomonic · CC BY 2.0