John Archibald

Who is John Archibald?

John Archibald was an eminent Anglican priest and author in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

He was born in Musselburgh, educated at Trinity College, Glenalmond and Aberdeen University and ordained in 1870. He was Curate of St John’s Church, Darwen then the incumbent at St John’s Church, Wick. In 1876 he became Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Keith and in 1902 Dean of the United Diocese of Moray, Ross, and Caithness. He retired in 1912 and died on 10 September 1916.