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Hey Brian - who did you study with? Anyone I might know in Scotland?Anyway, there is only really one way to sum up Wordswordman's contributions ... Gonnae nae dae that? How? Just gonnae no.

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Originally posted by Brian Johnston:
Hi MP

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I stuided with Murray Macbeath (sadly dead now), John Drane, Keith Whitelam and Alastair Hunter

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So you certainly did study wiht the best. I am very sorry to hear about Murray Macbeath's death - a very sad loss, especially to Stirling, as he awas the backbone of the department there. Sounds as if you have a similar background to me - Glasgow and Aberdeen?

Cool - I was at Glasgow for Philosophy rather than Theology. It was a wonderful department in my day - I guess it still is. Mary Haight and Pat Shaw are still there I believe, and Angus McKay is extremely interesting on the philosophy of religion. And of course there is the excellent Alexander Broadie. If you get a chance to hang out with any of them, I'm sure you would find it really interesting.If you have an interest in evolution you will of course know the Hunterian Museum: a wonderful collection, excellent displays and really excellent staff who understand these issues really well. Jim Devine handles the education side - I guess he has to field the questions from the public. And Neil Clark is one of the most personable paleontologists you will meet - thorough knowledge of his subject and really good communication skills. Well worth looking up those guys too.Have fun there - have a drink in the Aragon for me!