Dr. Finlay Dr. Finlay Dr. Finlay is a fictional character, the hero of a series of stories by Scottish author A. J. Cronin. First appearing in Cronin's novella entitled "Country Doctor" and in several subsequent short stories published in "Hearst's International Combined with Cosmopolitan" magazine from 1935 through 1939, Dr. Finlay Hylsop is a general physician beginning his practice in the fictional Scottish town of Levenford. One of the later short stories would take him to the lochside village of Tannochbrae. In these stories, he was charming and became well-acquainted with his patients over many years. It was thus his trademark to
Finlay Macdonald (minister) an active member of ACTS (Action of Churches Together in Scotland), CTBI (Churches Together in Britain and Ireland). He was also formerly a member of EECCS (European Ecumenical Commission on Church and Society). His formal title (following the end of his Moderatorial year) is the Very Reverend Dr Finlay Macdonald. He retired in 2010 and was succeeded as Principal Clerk by the Rev John Chalmers. (Note: Most references archived at Church of Scotland Extranet search.) Obtained 3 November 2006. Finlay Macdonald (minister) Finlay A. J. Macdonald is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland. He was Principal Clerk to