Helen Burness Cruickshank (15 May 1886 – 2 March 1975) was a Scottish poet and suffragette and a focal point of the Scottish Renaissance. Scottish writers associated with the movement met at her home in Corstorphine.
Early life and education
Helen Burness Cruickshank (Nell) was born in Hillside, Montrose, Angus, in one of the staff houses, as her father, George Cruickshank, was a hospital attendant at Sunnyside.
Edinburgh
thumb|right|400px|Plaque commemorating Helen Cruickshank, at Hillview Terrace, Corstorphine, Edinburgh
In 1912, Helen was offered a position in Edinburgh for the health insurance part of the government body which she accepted. She was awarded an honorary MA by Edinburgh University in 1971.