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The Wee Deli, West Kilbride
Image: © Richard Cooke
Taken: 20 Jul 2018
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Kirktonhall Sundial - West Kilbride
The Kirktonhall sundial was installed by Professor Robert Simson in 1717 in memory of his parents.
Robert Simson (14 October 1687 – 1 October 1768) was a Scottish mathematician and professor of mathematics at the University of Glasgow.
The eldest son of John Simson of Kirktonhall, West Kilbride in Ayrshire, Robert Simson was intended for the Church, but the bent of his mind was towards mathematics. He was educated at the University of Glasgow and graduated M.A.
When the prospect opened of his succeeding to the mathematical chair at the University of Glasgow, Simson proceeded to London for further study. After a year in London, he returned to Glasgow and, in 1711, was appointed by the university to the professorship of mathematics, an office which he retained until 1761.
Robert Simson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Simson
Image: © Raibeart MacAoidh
Taken: 15 Jan 2018
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Main Street, West Kilbride, North Ayrshire
Main Street from Ritchie Street.
Image: © Mark S
Taken: 23 Sep 2023
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Paton's Brae, West Kilbride
Image: © Billy McCrorie
Taken: 19 Aug 2014
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Ritchie Street, West Kilbride
Image: © Billy McCrorie
Taken: 19 Aug 2014
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Kirktonhall House - West Kilbride
Kirktonhall House was the birthplace of famed mathematician Robert Simson.
Robert Simson (14 October 1687 – 1 October 1768) was a Scottish mathematician and professor of mathematics at the University of Glasgow.
The eldest son of John Simson of Kirktonhall, West Kilbride in Ayrshire, Robert Simson was intended for the Church, but the bent of his mind was towards mathematics. He was educated at the University of Glasgow and graduated M.A.
When the prospect opened of his succeeding to the mathematical chair at the University of Glasgow, Simson proceeded to London for further study. After a year in London, he returned to Glasgow and, in 1711, was appointed by the university to the professorship of mathematics, an office which he retained until 1761.
Robert Simson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Simson
Image: © Raibeart MacAoidh
Taken: 15 Jan 2018
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Public Garden, West Kilbride
Between Ritchie Street and Halfway Street.
Image: © Billy McCrorie
Taken: 19 Aug 2014
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Orchard Street, West Kilbride
Image: © Billy McCrorie
Taken: 19 Aug 2014
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Glen Road, West Kilbride
Image: © Billy McCrorie
Taken: 19 Aug 2014
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Glen Road, West Kilbride
Image: © Billy McCrorie
Taken: 19 Aug 2014
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