Sculptor in Ordinary for Scotland

The Sculptor in Ordinary for Scotland is a member of the Royal household in Scotland. The first appointment was made by Queen Victoria around 1838, although it was not listed as a member of the Royal household until the 1870s. The office was made permanent in 1921.[1]

Office holders

• c.1838–1891: Sir John Steell[1]
• 1881–1890: Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm[2]
• 1921–1938: Dr. James Pittendrigh Macgillivray[2]
• 1938–1961: Sir William Reid Dick[2]
• 1963–1984: Benno Schotz[2]
• 1986–2005: Sir Eduardo Paolozzi[2]
• 2008– : Alexander Stoddart[2]

References

1. The Laws of Scotland: Stair Memorial Encyclopaedia, Vol. 7 "The Crown", paragraph 848
2. "No ordinary sculptor". Scottish Government. 30 December 2008.