Patrick Syme

Patrick Syme (17 September 1774 – 25 July 1845) was a Scottish flower-painter.

He was also prominent in the foundation of the Royal Scottish Academy, occupying the chair at the first meeting in May 1826, and becoming one of the council of four appointed there to manage its affairs.

[3] Towards the end of his life Syme was art master at Dollar Academy.

[3] He is buried in the parish churchyard the grave lying in the upper north-west section.

She had been his pupil since about 1810, the couple eloped in 1822, and her family's disapproval of the match was permanent.