Alexander Rose (1647-1720) was a Scottish scholar, minister and bishop.

Peter Blackburn was a Scottish scholar and prelate.

Thomas Blackwell the younger, (1701- 6 March 1757) was a Scottish classical scholar and historian.

Some Scottish scholars became teachers in continental universities.

A growing number of Scottish scholars emerged who had an increasing confidence in their own literature.

James Pillans (1778-1864) was a Scottish classical scholar and educational reformer.

William Bellenden (c. 1550 - c. 1633) was a Scottish classical scholar.

Scotland had three universities, but the curriculum was limited and Scottish scholars had to go abroad to gain second degrees.

Scottish scholars continued to study on the Continent and at English universities.

John de Crannach (c. 1386 - 1453/1454) was a 15th-century Scottish scholar, diplomat and prelate.