Prof. David W. Purdie
MD FRCP Ed. FSA(Scot)
Doctor of Medicine
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Originally from Prestwick, David Purdie was born privately and educated publicly at Ayr Academy and Glasgow University. He followed an academic and medical research career, his scientific work being on the treatment of Osteoporosis, the brittle bone disease.
He concluded his academic works in 2007 and now devotes his time to writing, broadcasting and public speaking. He is Chairman of the Walter Scott Society, Secretary of the Edinburgh Burns Club and a Patron of the National Trust for Scotland.
As a freelance journalist, he contributes to the broadsheet press and BBC radio on medical and scientific matters - and has a humorous column “The Major” in the magazine Golf International. He is a parliamentary speechwriter and editor for certain members of the House of Commons and a recent script contributor for Rory Bremner.
