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Robert Cameron Mackenzie
Robert Cameron Mackenzie (7 May 1920 – 4 July 2000) was a Scottish thermoanalyst and clay mineralogist who was instrumental in developing the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research in Aberdeen as a centre of excellence in soil mineralogy. Early life Robert Cameron Mackenzie was born near Portmahomack, the only son of farmer, John Alexander Mackenzie. He was educated at the Tain Royal Academy and the University of Edinburgh where he graduated with a First Class Honours in Chemistry in 1942 followed by a PhD in 1944 for studies in the field of gas kinetics. In 1957 he was also awarded a DSc degree by Edinburgh University for contributions to clay mineralogy. Career Following graduation he took up a post as a soil surveyor at Macaulay Institute where he spent his career until his retiral in 1983. In 1959 he was appointed as Head of the Department of Pedology where the Departments research activities focused on mineralogy and chemistry of soils in relation to soil properties and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portmahomack
Portmahomack ( gd, Port Mo Chalmaig; 'Haven of My .e. 'Saint'Colmóc') is a small fishing village in Easter Ross, Scotland. It is situated in the Tarbat Peninsula in the parish of Tarbat. Tarbat Ness Lighthouse is about from the village at the end of the Tarbat Peninsula. Ballone Castle lies about from the village. There is evidence of early settlement, and the area seems to have been the site of significant activity during the time of the Picts, early Christianity and the Vikings. The village is situated on a sandy bay and has a small harbour designed by Thomas Telford: it shares with Hunstanton the unusual distinction of being on the east coast but facing west. Portmahomack lies inside the Moray Firth Special Area of Conservation with the associated dolphin and whale watching activity. The village has a primary school, golf course, hotel, a number of places to eat and a shop with a sub-post office. The nearest rail access is at Fearn railway station and the nearest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
