William Hurst (civil engineer)

William Hurst (1810-1890) was a Scottish civil engineer noted for his involvement in early railway construction in Britain.

Together with Richard Hodgson and Thomas Rowbotham they brought the new railway company to a high level of success.

In a scandal of 1867 Hurst and his two partners were forced to resign following the discovery that the company from whom the North British Railway hired their rolling stock (the Scottish Wagon Company) which was owned by the same three men.

The grave lies against the southern wall of the main cemetery, backing onto the Water of Leith Walkway.

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