Dugald Cowan

Dugald McCoig Cowan (17 October 1865 – 30 December 1933 [1]) was a Scottish educationalist and Liberal politician.

He was Headmaster of North Kelvinside Higher Grade School from 1896 to 1919 and he played a large part in educational activities in Scotland in particular through the Educational Institute of Scotland, but also through Glasgow University and the Corporation of the City of Glasgow as well as other bodies.

He authored a number of school text books and wrote articles on educational themes.

In 1924 and 1929 United Kingdom general election there was a Labour candidate but Cowan was re-elected with two Conservatives on each occasion.

John Buchan and Cowan received more than the quota on the first count and were declared elected.