He was elected Lord Rector successively of Marischal College, Aberdeen, and of the University of Glasgow.
On 25 June 1852 he was created a baronet, during Lord Derby's administration.
He was elected Lord Rector successively of Marischal College, Aberdeen, and of the University of Glasgow. On 25 June 1852 he was created a baronet, during Lord Derby's administration.
Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet