William Carstares, Scottish minister and academic (born 1649)

William Carstares was a Scottish minister who was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1705, 1708, 1711 and 1715. He was active in Whig politics and was Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1703 to 1715.

December 28 is the 362nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; three days remain until the end of the year.