Henry Halcro Johnston [SEP] date of birth
Henry Halcro Johnston
Colonel Henry Halcro Johnston CB CBE DL FRSE FLS (13 September 1856 – 18 October 1939) was a Scottish botanist, physician, rugby union international and Deputy Lieutenant for Orkney. As a member of Edinburgh University RFC he represented Scotland in 1877 and went on to make a significant contribution to botany and horticulture through his meticulous collection and recording of plant species during and after his distinguished military career.
Life.
Henry Halcro Johnston was born at Orphir House, Orkney, Scotland, on 13 September 1856
Jamie Halcro Johnston
Jamie Halcro Johnston is a British politician who is a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Highlands and Islands region.
Halcro Johnston became a Member of the Scottish Parliament in 2017 and was appointed as Scottish Conservative and Unionist Shadow Minister for Jobs, Employability and Training.
Background.
Halcro Johnston was brought up at his family home in Orphir in Orkney. His father, Hugh Halcro-Johnston, previously served as Convener of Orkney Islands Council. His great-great uncle is Henry Halcro Johnston,