John Boyd Orr - World Citizen

Chancellor of Glasgow University

Orr became a Freeman of the City of Aberdeen. Elevated to the peerage - created Baron Boyd Orr of Brechin.

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize - his Nobel Prize Lecture was 'Science, Politics and Peace'. He donated the prize money to the National Peace Council and other similar organisations.

Meeting delegates at
Trade fair

Orr took up many financially rewarding Directorships and was a member of 'The British Council for the Promotion of International Trade', which was considered to be a cover for 'fellow travellers' or communist sympathisers, but its aims were in line with Orr's views on world trade and peace.

He travelled widely in Europe and was an adviser on agricultural affairs to both the Indian and Pakistani governments. He was welcomed in both the USSR and China. Lady Orr was his constant companion as they met many international statesmen.

His book `The White Man's Dilemma', which is published in many languages is a statement of his views on the concept of a 'World Food Board' and World Government and he campaigned for these ideals to the end of his life.

Receiving medal 1958

Orr received honorary degrees from 12 universities in the UK and abroad, and was awarded many medals and marks of distinction.

Cutting first sod

Orr's last public engagement - he opened a large extension to the Rowett's laboratory facilities.

Orr died on 25 June 1971 at his home in Brechin.