Emsley Nimmo

Alexander Emsley Nimmo, (born 28 February 1953) is a Scottish Anglican priest and historian. He has been Rector of St Margaret of Scotland, Aberdeen since 1990. He was also Dean of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney from 2008 to 2017.

Early life and education Nimmo was born on 28 February 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland. He studied divinity at the University of Aberdeen, graduating with a Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree in 1976. From 1976 to 1978, he trained for Holy Orders at Edinburgh Theological College. He undertook postgraduate research at the University of Aberdeen, completing his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 1997.

Ordained ministry Nimmo was ordained in the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) as a deacon in 1978 and as a priest in 1979 during services at Inverness Cathedral by George Sessford.

Honours In 1993, Nimmo was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (FSA Scot). During the period 2011–2012, he served as Chairman of the 1745 Association.

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