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The
Anecdotage of Glasgow
William Elphinstone, the Father
of Glasgow Trade |
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ABOUT, or soon after, the foundation
of the University in 1457, William Elphinstone, a younger member of the
aristocratic family of that name, came to the city, and became a merchant
therein, he is mentioned as a curer of salmon and herrings for the French
market, for which brandy and salt were brought back in return; and from
this fact it will be seen at once that it was not without good reason that
the Saut Herring was promoted to the dignity of a
Glasgo’w Magistrate.
it was one of the first articles of Glasgow
trade, and was thus certainly well entitled to the honour. William
Elphinstone acquired the estates of Gorbals and Blythswood. His wife was
Margaret Douglas of the house of Mains, in Dumbartonshire, and amongst the
descendants of the family, the estate of Blythswood remains to this day. |
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