William Cullen was a Scottish physician, chemist and agriculturalist, and professor at the Edinburgh Medical School. Cullen was a central figure in the Scottish Enlightenment: He was David Hume's physician, and was friends with Joseph Black, Henry Home, Adam Ferguson, John Millar, and Adam Smith, among others.
Portrait by David Martin, 1776
Cameo of William Cullen (close-up), Hunterian Museum, Glasgow
Burial enclosure of William and Robert Cullen in Kirknewton
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) is a medical royal college in Scotland. It is one of three organisations that sets the specialty training standards for physicians in the United Kingdom. It was established by Royal charter in 1681. The college has over 14,000 fellows and members worldwide.
The façade of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Great Hall in the RCPE building
The New Library in the RCPE building
Fingask Follies at The New Library