28th June 1865

Painter and etcher David Young Cameron is born

Glasgow-born Sir David Young Cameron was educated at the Glasgow School of Art and, at the age of just 24, was elected to the Royal Society of Painters-Etchers.

Over time, his work became highly sought-after as his reputation grew across a wide range of artistic disciplines, including drypoint, oil and watercolour. The Scottish landscape featured prominently in his work.

Later in his life, he became a trustee of both the Tate Gallery and Scottish National Gallery.

 

 

Other events that occured in June

  • 01

    Author MC Beaton is born
    Marion Chesney, better known as MC Beaton, was born in Glasgow and made a name for herself after the publication of her first novel in 1979

  • 02

    Queen Mary’s husband escapes capture
    James Hepburn escaped capture at the Battle of Carberry Hill, but was later caught and transported to Denmark where he died in jail.

  • 03

    Economist and philosopher Adam Smith is born
    Adam Smith is remembered for the publication of his influential, multi-volume work, The Wealth of Nations.

  • 04

    Scottish-built SS Norge sinks close to Rockall
    Despite the name, SS Norge was built and launched in Scotland. She is also remembered for sinking off the Scottish coast on a transatlantic voyage causing what was, at the time, the largest ever recorded loss of life at sea. SS Norge strikes rocks Her final voyage had started in Copenhagen, bound for New York […]