Kirkman Finlay statue in the Merchants' House
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Kirkman Finlay statue in the Merchants' House
Image: © kim traynor Taken: 26 Mar 2012
One of the first Glasgow merchants to trade with India, Finlay established cotton mills in various locations across Scotland. He was elected a Member of Parliament while Provost of Glasgow and was a leading figure in Scottish enterprises, including being Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Governor of the Forth & Clyde Navigation Company. The firm of Finlays founded by his father continues to operate to this day. http://www.finlays.net/about-finlays/history
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Image Location
Latitude
55.86151
Longitude
-4.251576