John James Rickard Macleod: A Pioneer of Insulin and a Scottish Legacy Born in Clunie, near Dunkeld, Perthshire, in 1876, John James Rickard Macleod’s life was one of relentless intellectual curiosity and ultimately, groundbreaking scientific discovery. His early years were shaped by his father's role as a Free Church minister, moving the family to Aberdeen where he received his foundational education at Aberdeen Grammar School and la…