John Bruce was an Edinburgh historian (1745-1826) who was befriended by Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, Secretary of State for War. Through Melville's influence he was given several posts, including that of patent of King's Printer and Stationer for Scotland, Keeper of State Papers Office and Secretary for Latin language and historiographer to the East India Co. (See D.N.B.).

He compiled several valuable works, including some which were privately printed for the confidential use of members of the government.

Sidney Percival Bunting , lawyer, labour leader and founding member and leader of the Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA) in 1921.