| Administrative History | John Simpson was probably the man who was awarded an LL.D. in 1820 in return for his gifts to the University. He donated £500 to building work and founded several bursaries and prizes. He graduated MA from King's College, Aberdeen: he was probably the student from Keith to do so in 1779; 'This is the last will and testament of me John Simpson late master of the academy in Silver Street in the city of Worcester and Dr of laws of University of Aberdeen' |