John Sclater
From Moriston Matters, Issue 11, February 1979.
The death of Dr. John G. Sclater, B.Sc. MB, ChB. MRCPE, at Tor Bheag, Dundreggan, on the evening of January 23rd was very sudden - although he had not enjoyed the best of health in his retirement there – for he had visited the Library Van as usual in the afternoon. He had been a notable practitioner in Edinburgh with a clinic where he specialized in geriatric care, but at Tor Bheag we knew him for his genial hospitality and for his hard work in the garden which he did much to reclaim from ,the hillside during his six years in the Glen . To Mrs Sclater and the family we would extend our sympathy in the shock and sorrow of their bereavement.
From Moriston Matters, Issue 13, June 1979.
A correspondent has sent the following appreciation:
Dr. John G. Sclater F.R.C.P.
The late Dr. John G. Sclater was a well-known consultant physician in Edinburgh, and had studied in America, Germany and Sweden.
At the time of his retirement he was Senior Consultant Physician to the Eastern General Hospital and an acknowledged authority on the rheumatic diseases.
I was privileged to be one of the guests at his retirement dinner and presentation given him by the City of Edinburgh. The eminent medical guests attending, many of whom had passed through his hands as students, after acknowledging his skills, spoke eloquently of his humanity and love of his fellow man, which they had attempted to carry with them during their own careers.
The many patients whom he treated in hospital beds, in clinics, or in their own homes found in John Sclater the unfailing kindness and understanding that characterised his entire life.
F.K. (NORFOLK).