he moved to edinburgh in 1954, where he began as a lecturer in physiology at the medical school of the university of edinburgh before accepting the chair of veterinary physiology at the royal (dick) school of veterinary studies of the university of edinburgh in 1962. he played the major role in establishing the school, commonly known as the dick vet, into an internationally recognised centre of excellence, before becoming dean of the school. he remained as professor emeritus of veterinary physiology until his death.