Andrew Lang
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Andrew Lang (31 March 1844, Selkirk – 20 July 1912, Banchory, Kincardineshire) was a prolific Scots man of letters. He was a poet, novelist, and literary critic, and contributor to anthropology. He now is best known as one of the most important collector of folk and fairy tales.
The Andrew Lang lectures at St Andrews University are named for him.
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