The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Scott-Moncrieff, Sir Colin Campbell
Scott-Moncrieff, Sir Colin Campbell, K.C.S.I. (1903); K.C.M.G. (1887), C.S.I. (1878), LL.D. (Edinburgh); b. Scotland, 1836; s. of late Robert Scott-Moncrieff, Fossaway; educ: Edinburgh Academy, H.E.I.C. Military College, Addiscombe; entered Bengal Engineers, 1856; retired with rank of Colonel, 1883; engaged in Suppression of Indian Mutiny in Oudh Campaign 1858-59; Chief Engineer, Burma; Under Secretary of State, Public Works, Cairo, 1883-92; Under Secretary for Scotland, 1892-1902; President of Indian Irrigation Commission, 1901-03. Publication: Irrigation in Southern Europe. Address: 11, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. Club: Athenaeum.