Scottish Meteorological Society

The Scottish Meteorological Society was founded in 1855 by David Milne-Home FRSE with private funding, particularly from wealthy landowners who wished to compile meteorological records in order to improve agriculture.[1]

The Society founded the observatory on Ben Nevis, officially opened in 1883.[2]

In 1921, the Society amalgamated with the Royal Meteorological Society.

Publications

Notable members

References

  1. "Death and the Weather". University of Glasgow. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
  2. "Ben Nevis Observatory". Ben-Nevis.com. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
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