A Legacy Forged in Edinburgh Born into the vibrant intellectual and artistic atmosphere of Edinburgh on March 30, 1866, James Ferrier Pryde was a child of profound tradition. His lineage was deeply intertwined with the Scottish art world, being related to the esteemed painters Robert Scott Lauder and James Eckford Lauder. Raised in a household where education and creativity were paramount—his father, David Pryde, served as the headmast…