Professor Peter English (9 March 1937 – 3 January 2009) was a scientist, shinty player, and social historian from Lochletter, Glen Urquhart, situated by the shores of Loch Ness in Highland, Scotland.
He was an employee of Aberdeen University from 1961 until 2002, eventually attaining the position of professor of animal science and husbandry in 1998.
He was also a vice-president of the Camanachd Association, the governing body of shinty, for 10 years.
[1] As well as his writings about agriculture and shinty, he also authored a history of Loch Hourn and Arnisdale.
Before his death, he had returned to Glen Urquhart, where he was once again involved with the Glenurquhart Shinty Club.