Very ragged statue

Here’s the statue of Dr. Thomas Guthrie on Princes Strrt, looking up to the castle.

The Very Rev Thomas Guthrie FRSE DD (12 July 1803 – 24 February 1873) was a Scottish divine and philanthropist, born at Brechin in Angus (at that time also called Forfarshire). He was one of the most popular preachers of his day in Scotland, and was associated with many forms of philanthropy—especially temperance and Ragged Schools, of which he was a founder.

Dr Guthrie's most enduring legacy was the Ragged Schools which had a unique curriculum; education, regular meals, clothes, 'industrial training' and Christian instruction.

Enough of education, off for tea now.

Hope you have had a good day.