Sir David Russell FRSE FLS FSA LLD (1872–1956) was a 20th century Scottish paper manufacturer and philanthropist, remembered as an amateur botanist, photographer and antiquary.
His donation of 18,000 photographs to the University of St Andrews forms the core of what is known as the David Russell Collection.
He was born at Silverburn House near Markinch in Fife in 1872, the third son of David Russell (1831-1906).
[2] His great grandfather, Thomas Russell, had founded a paper factory in 1809 and acquired Rothes Mill (giving its name to Glenrothes) in 1836.
From 1890 onwards Sir David developed a strong interest in photography.