Patricia Ann Ferguson

Scottish civil engineer (1936–2022)

Patricia Ann Ferguson (12 February 1936, Dundee – 24 March 2022, Auchterarder) was a Scottish civil engineer.[1] She was chairwoman of Fife Health Board.[2]

She studied at the High School of Dundee and St Margaret's School for Girls, and as a mature student, the University of St Andrews and the Royal Military College of Science, having been approved by Denis Healey.[3] She was a chief civil engineer constructing oil platforms.[1]

She was a competitive showjumper.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Scotsman Obituaries: Ann Ferguson, Scottish engineer and businesswoman". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b Ferguson, Chris (5 April 2022). "Obituary: Ann Ferguson of Fife was groundbreaking female engineer". The Courier. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Courier & Advertiser (Fife)". Retrieved 29 April 2022 – via PressReader.
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