Andrew Robertson
From Shetland History Online
Andrew Robertson (b. 21 September 1857, Toft, Delting, d. 26 January 1922, Edinburgh) was a wine/spirit merchant and a County Councillor for Northmavine North from 1897 until 1903.
Biography
Andrew had a shop in Lerwick named Turk's Head in Market Street (previously known as Market Refreshment Rooms) and was for some time the proprietor of Sandwater Hotel in Weisdale. He began business in Lerwick around 1886, prior to which he was the an assistant to Peter Tulloch in his business. He acquired that business from the latter's trustees after Tulloch's death.
In 1903, Andrew was declared bankrupt and as a result lost his seat on the County Council.
Political Career
- Northmavine North County Council By-Election December 1897
- County Council Election December 1898
- County Council Election December 1901
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| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by George Sinclair |
Member for Northmavine North 1897-1903 |
Succeeded by Robert Haldane |
