Kirkcaldy Burgh School.

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Adam Smith, the Scottish political economist, attended this school between 1733 and 1737. David Millar was headmaster of the school from 1720 until 1750. He was related by marriage to Adam Smith's mother. The Burgh School was regarded as one of the best secondary schools in Scotland at that time, and Millar had the reputation of being one of the best schoolmasters of his day.

From the description of Orations delivered by Mr. David Millar's scholars at Kirkcaldy, ca. 1749-1750. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122595006

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creatorOf Kirkcaldy Burgh School. Orations delivered by Mr. David Millar's scholars at Kirkcaldy, ca. 1749-1750. Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
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associatedWith Carnochan, Brigitte Hoy, person
associatedWith Carnochan, W. B., person
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associatedWith Smith, Adam, 1723-1790. person
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Scotland
Kirkcaldy (Scotland)
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Active 1750

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