James Clerk Maxwell was hailed as the No 1 Scientist in a National Library of Scotland poll, and the 4th most important topic in Scotland’s History by a BBC poll.
Key figures in the Galloway Celebrations Back row, L to R, David Mabbs (joint organiser and owner of the Baron's Craig Hotel), Prof David Ritchie, Prof Iain McLeod (speaker), Sam Callander, Prof Bill Bowman (joint organiser} Front row: Prof Sir Graham Hills (speaker) Dr Basil Mahon (speaker), Prof Richard Demarco (speaker).