George Heriot
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George Heriot was a Scottish goldsmith and philanthropist. He is chiefly remembered today as the founder of George Heriot's School, an independent school in Edinburgh; his name has also been given to
George Heriot (1563–1624), founder of Heriot's Hospital
A pub in Edinburgh's Old Town preserves Heriot's nickname "Jinglin' Geordie" (from the sound of coins clinking in his purse).
Front (north) view of Heriot's Hospital
George Heriot's School
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George Heriot's School is a private primary and secondary day school on Lauriston Place in the Lauriston area of Edinburgh, Scotland. In the early 21st century, it has more than 1600 pupils, 155 teach
George Heriot
…George Heriot (15 June 1563 – 12 February 1624) was a Scottish goldsmith and philanthropist. He is chiefly remembered today as the founder of George Heriot's School, an independent school in Edinburgh; his name has also been given to Heriot-Watt University, as well as several streets (and a pub, the Jinglin' Geordie…
George Herriot high school
George Heriot's School, south side facing Lauriston Place (rear)
Heriot's Hospital, Edinburgh by Henry Fox Talbot, 1844