Alexander William Mair

Alexander William Mair (9 June 1875–13 November 1928) was a 20th century Scottish scholar who was a professor of Greek at the University of Edinburgh.

In 1899/1900 his father served as the final Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church.

[3] In 1908 he took up the position of professor of Greek at the University of Edinburgh, succeeding Samuel Henry Butcher.

[4] He died in a house fire at his home, 9 Corennie Drive, in Morningside, Edinburgh on 13 November 1928, in his study.

[6] Together they had 13 children including: Gilbert Mair (the oldest), Gwen, Eileen, Enid, Colin, Hugh (died in infancy) Katharine (1908-1998) and the rugby player Norman Mair (the youngest).