If you’ve ever wondered where theory of evolution scientist Charles Darwin or comedian and TV show host Michael McIntyre studied, we’ve got the answers for you.
9. Robert Louis Stevenson
The Edinburgh-born novelist who wrote ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ enrolled at the University of Edinburgh in 1867 to study engineering but showed little interest in the subject. In 1871, he notified his father of his intention to become a writer. This, on its own, was not acceptable and so a compromise was made. Stevenson agreed to attend the University of Edinburgh to study law, so he would have a respectable profession to fall back. Photo: Third Party
10. Tom Chaplin
Keane frontman Tom Chaplin attended the University of Edinburgh to study Art History, prior to dropping out to pursue a career in music. Photo: Third Party
11. Judy Murray
Judy Murray, the mother of professional tennis players Jamie and Sir Andy Murray, went to the University of Edinburgh to study French and German, before dropping German in favour of business studies. She herself is a former Scottish international tennis player with numerous national titles, as well as being a hugely successful tennis coach. Photo: Andrew Milligan
12. Kate Forbes
Kate Forbes, who finished second in the SNP leadership race, earned a BA degree in history at Selwyn College, Cambridge, and then an MSc in diaspora and migration history from the University of Edinburgh. She later moved into politics. Photo: Third Party