He married Beatrice, the elder daughter of E. T. Whittaker, and moved to the University of St Andrews where he was  Regius Professor of Mathematics, and later Dean of Science, then Master of the United College.
He tied the knot with Beatrice, the eldest offspring of E. T. Whittaker, and made his way to the University of St Andrews, where he held the esteemed role of Regius Professor of Mathematics, later assuming duties as Dean of Science and Master of the United College.