The pages below give an insight into the history of the School of Chemistry. The pages below give an insight into the history of the School of Chemistry. Click on the link or the pictures to find out more. Industrial Munitions, Asbestos and Scones The plans to build what would eventually become The King's Buildings were put on hold at the outbreak of the War. Biography: James B. Rae (1926-83, Graduated BSc 1946) Born in Dunfermline and the family moved to Broxburn, West Lothian where his father was a shale-mine fireman. Balance of Payments How does a bankrupt country pay for losing a war? Archive documents from the University of Edinburgh, School of Chemistry cast a fascinating light on a short-lived attempt to resolve this conundrum. By Peter Fuller This article was published on 2024-03-18