From 1882 to 1903 he was Professor of Greek at the University of Edinburgh succeeding Prof John Stuart Blackie. During this period he lived at 27 Palmerston Place in Edinburgh's West End. He was succeeded at the University of Edinburgh by Prof Alexander William Mair.
From 1882 to 1903 he was Professor of Greek at the University of Edinburgh, succeeding Prof John Stuart Blackie. During this period he resided at 27 Palmerston Place in Edinburgh's West End. He was succeeded by Prof Alexander William Mair at the University of Edinburgh.