Sir Archibald Alison, Bt | |
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 Sir Archibald Alison | |
| Born | 29 December 1792 Parsonage of Kenley, Shropshire, England |
| Died | 23 May 1867 (aged 74) Possil House, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Resting place | Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Occupation | Advocate Historian |
| Nationality | English |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | Edinburgh University |
| Genre | Law History |
| Notable works | Principles of the Criminal Law of Scotland (1832) The Practice of the Criminal Law (1833) History of Europe, 19 volumes (1833–1843) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Glencairn Tytler (m. 1825) (d. 1874) |
| Relatives | Father: Rev Archibald Alison Brother: Professor William Alison Uncle: Professor James Gregory Cousin: Professor William Gregory |
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Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet, FRSE (29 December 1792 – 23 May 1867) was a Scottish advocate (attorney) and historian. He held several prominent legal appointments. He was the younger son of the Episcopalian cleric and author Archibald Alison. His elder brother was the physician and social reformer William Alison.