Scottish Education School and University - From Early Times to 1908 with an Addendum 1908–1913

Originally published in 1913, this book presents a history of Scottish education from the pre-Reformation period up until 1913. Discussion of both schools and universities is included, with special attention given to major institutions and their educational contribution. Textual notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Scotland and the history of education.

1. Schools before 1560; 2. First period to 1560. Universities. Introductory; 3. First period to 1560. St Andrews University; 4. First period to 1560. Glasgow University; 5. First period to 1560. Aberdeen University; Second period (1560–1696). Burgh and other schools; 7. Second period (1560–1696). St Andrews University; 8. Second period (1560–1696). Glasgow University; 9. Second period (1560–1696). Aberdeen: King's College; 10. Second period (1560–1696). Marischal College; 11. Second period (1583–1696). Edinburgh University; 12. Third period (1696–1872). Burgh and other schools; 13. Third period (1696–1872). S.P.C.K. schools; 14. Third period (1696–1872). General assembly and seasonal schools; 15. Third period (1696–1872). Parish schools; 16. Third period (1696–1864). Stow and training of teachers; 17. Third period (1696–1858). St Andrews University; 18. Third period (1696–1858). Glasgow University; 19. Third period (1696–1858). Aberdeen University; 20. Third period (1696–1858). Marischal College); 21. Third period (1696–1858). Edinburgh University; 22. Fourth period (1872–1908). Primary and other schools and code changes; 23. Fourth period (1872–1906). S.P.C.K. schools; 24. Fourth period (1872–1907). Training colleges; 25. Fourth period (1872–1908). Secondary schools; 26. Fourth period (1858–1908). Universities; Appendix 1. Primary schools, Mr Watson; Appendix 2. Training colleges, Dr Morgan; Appendix 3. Secondary education, Mr Dougall; Appendix 4. Technical education, Dr J. G. Kerr; Appendix 5. Universities, Professor Darroch; Index.