Scotland, University of Edinburgh Graduations 1583-1858

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The University of Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's ancient universities.

Covering nearly 300 years, these are records of the names of graduates in the faculties of arts, divinity, and law since the foundation of the university in 1583.

The university is situated in the heart of Edinburgh with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university.