Dugald Carmichael (Naturalist and Explorer 1772-1827)
Lismore-born Carmichael was one of the leading British naturalists and explorers in the decades around 1800, collecting in South Africa, Mauritius and Tristan da Cunha, before returning to work on the British flora. Amongst other activities, he spent endless hours studying the algae on the shore next to his farm at Ardtur, and many of his collections are kept for reference at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Edinburgh; the British Museum; and the University of St Andrews.
The shore at Ardtur
A full life of Carmichael has now been published in the Appin Archive of the Appin Historical Society. Copies can be obtained from Doreen Evans – rogdor63@btinternet.com or telephone 01631 730382
It will be available for sale at the Lismore Heritage shop when it opens in April.