Anna MacGillivray Macleod
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Anna MacGillivray Macleod (15 May 1917 – 13 August 2004) was a Scottish academic, a dedicated teacher and the first female professor of Brewing and Biochemistry in the world at Heriot-Watt University
in Edinburgh
.
Born in Kirkhill
, she was the daughter of the Rev. Alasdair MacGillivray Macleod and Margaret Ingram Sangster, M.A.. Her heritage is from the Isle of Lewis, where her grandfather, Rev. George Macleod
was the Minister of Garrabost
and where her father was born. She was second cousin to the politician and former Chancellor of the Exchequer the Hon.Iain Macleod
. Anna Macleod was educated at Invergordon Academy and Edinburgh Ladies' College, and graduated from Edinburgh University with a BSc in Botany. She joined the faculty of Heriot-Watt University
, Edinburgh, in 1945, where she remained until her retirement in 1977. She returning in 1951 to Edinburgh University to study for a PhD . In the late 1960s she was awarded a Doctor of Science
, also from Edinburgh University, for a thesis on the germination of barley
.
In 1961 together with Leslie Samuel Cobley she co-edited Contemporary Botanical Thought, published by Oliver and Boyd. She edited the Journal
of the Institute of Brewing from 1964 to 1976, and was President of the Institute of Brewing
from 1970 to 1972. In 1975 she was appointed Professor of Brewing at Heriot-Watt University. In 1976 one of the greatest honours in the Brewing industry was bestowed on her - the Horace Brown
medal.She retired in 1977, but continued as professor emeritus. In 1993, Heriot-Watt University awarded her an honorary
Doctorate of Science for her discovery of Gibberellic Acid, which was an advantage for the Maltsters as it shortened the malting process. At that occasion, the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Philip G. Harper, mentioned that Anna Macleod’s association with the brewing industry puts her in the same fraternity as other scientists, such as James Watt
(power
), Louis Pasteur
(Pasteurisation), Peter Greiss (colour chemistry), Lovibond
(colour physics), Grosser
(statistics
) and the Royal Society medallist, Horace Brown
, the distinguished biologist and brewer. He said that she was recognised nationally and internationally with distinction as a university teacher, scholar, scientist, technologist and as a brewer.
As her father died at an early age, Macleod was left to look after her widowed mother. Her two brothers were both Doctors of medicine - her elder brother was Dr. John George Macleod, who was the editor of Davidson's Textbook of Medicine and Clinical Examination, and her younger brother was Dr. Alasdair MacGillivray Macleod, a general practitioner in Linlithgow
. Anna Macleod died at St. Raphaels, Edinburgh on 13 August 2004.
Heriot-Watt University's Brewing and Distilling department, as it is now called, started the Anna Macleod Scholarship
with a financial gift she had bequeathed to that University in her will.
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is a university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The name commemorates George Heriot, the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer....
in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
.
Born in Kirkhill
Kirkhill, Highland
Kirkhill is a village, located 2 miles east of Beauly, close to the south opening of the Beauly Firth, and 10 miles west of Inverness, in Inverness-shire, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland....
, she was the daughter of the Rev. Alasdair MacGillivray Macleod and Margaret Ingram Sangster, M.A.. Her heritage is from the Isle of Lewis, where her grandfather, Rev. George Macleod
MacLeod
MacLeod and McLeod are surnames in the English language. Variant forms of the names are Macleod and Mcleod.Generally, the names are considered to be Anglicised forms of the Scottish Gaelic MacLeòid, meaning "son of Leòd". However, in some cases the names can also be Anglicised forms of the Irish...
was the Minister of Garrabost
Garrabost
Garrabost is a village in the Point peninsula isthmus on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis. The village is one of the largest in Point, comprising Upper and Lower Garrabost, and Claypark....
and where her father was born. She was second cousin to the politician and former Chancellor of the Exchequer the Hon.Iain Macleod
Iain Macleod
Iain Norman Macleod was a British Conservative Party politician and government minister.-Early life:...
. Anna Macleod was educated at Invergordon Academy and Edinburgh Ladies' College, and graduated from Edinburgh University with a BSc in Botany. She joined the faculty of Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is a university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The name commemorates George Heriot, the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer....
, Edinburgh, in 1945, where she remained until her retirement in 1977. She returning in 1951 to Edinburgh University to study for a PhD . In the late 1960s she was awarded a Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science , usually abbreviated Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D. or Dr.Sc., is an academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. In some countries Doctor of Science is the name used for the standard doctorate in the sciences, elsewhere the Sc.D...
, also from Edinburgh University, for a thesis on the germination of barley
Barley
Barley is a major cereal grain, a member of the grass family. It serves as a major animal fodder, as a base malt for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods...
.
In 1961 together with Leslie Samuel Cobley she co-edited Contemporary Botanical Thought, published by Oliver and Boyd. She edited the Journal
Journal
__FORCETOC__A journal has several related meanings:* a daily record of events or business; a private journal is usually referred to as a diary....
of the Institute of Brewing from 1964 to 1976, and was President of the Institute of Brewing
Institute of Brewing and Distilling
The Institute of Brewing and Distilling is an industry trade association for brewers and distillers, both in the United Kingdom and internationally...
from 1970 to 1972. In 1975 she was appointed Professor of Brewing at Heriot-Watt University. In 1976 one of the greatest honours in the Brewing industry was bestowed on her - the Horace Brown
Horace Brown
Horace Brown may refer to:* Horace Brown * Horace Tabberer Brown , British brewer and chemist* Horace Brown...
medal.She retired in 1977, but continued as professor emeritus. In 1993, Heriot-Watt University awarded her an honorary
Honorary degree
An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa is an academic degree for which a university has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, residence, study, and the passing of examinations...
Doctorate of Science for her discovery of Gibberellic Acid, which was an advantage for the Maltsters as it shortened the malting process. At that occasion, the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Philip G. Harper, mentioned that Anna Macleod’s association with the brewing industry puts her in the same fraternity as other scientists, such as James Watt
James Watt
James Watt, FRS, FRSE was a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer whose improvements to the Newcomen steam engine were fundamental to the changes brought by the Industrial Revolution in both his native Great Britain and the rest of the world.While working as an instrument maker at the...
(power
Power (physics)
In physics, power is the rate at which energy is transferred, used, or transformed. For example, the rate at which a light bulb transforms electrical energy into heat and light is measured in watts—the more wattage, the more power, or equivalently the more electrical energy is used per unit...
), Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur was a French chemist and microbiologist born in Dole. He is remembered for his remarkable breakthroughs in the causes and preventions of diseases. His discoveries reduced mortality from puerperal fever, and he created the first vaccine for rabies and anthrax. His experiments...
(Pasteurisation), Peter Greiss (colour chemistry), Lovibond
Joseph Williams Lovibond
Joseph Williams Lovibond was a British brewer who developed the world's first practical colorimeter as a means of ensuring the high quality of his beer. He was the originator of the Degrees Lovibond scale.-Biography:...
(colour physics), Grosser
Grosser
' a fictional character in the anime and manga Corrector Yui.He is the leader of the Corruptors.-Description:The leader of the Corruptors.At first,he is a "good" program,created by Dr. Inukai to manage and maintain the vast-growing ComNet.His contact with Yui made him want to "live",and later,to...
(statistics
Statistics
Statistics is the study of the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data. It deals with all aspects of this, including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and experiments....
) and the Royal Society medallist, Horace Brown
Horace Brown
Horace Brown may refer to:* Horace Brown * Horace Tabberer Brown , British brewer and chemist* Horace Brown...
, the distinguished biologist and brewer. He said that she was recognised nationally and internationally with distinction as a university teacher, scholar, scientist, technologist and as a brewer.
As her father died at an early age, Macleod was left to look after her widowed mother. Her two brothers were both Doctors of medicine - her elder brother was Dr. John George Macleod, who was the editor of Davidson's Textbook of Medicine and Clinical Examination, and her younger brother was Dr. Alasdair MacGillivray Macleod, a general practitioner in Linlithgow
Linlithgow
Linlithgow is a Royal Burgh in West Lothian, Scotland. An ancient town, it lies south of its two most prominent landmarks: Linlithgow Palace and Linlithgow Loch, and north of the Union Canal....
. Anna Macleod died at St. Raphaels, Edinburgh on 13 August 2004.
Heriot-Watt University's Brewing and Distilling department, as it is now called, started the Anna Macleod Scholarship
Scholarship
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.-Types:...
with a financial gift she had bequeathed to that University in her will.