Andrew Robertson

Andrew Robertson
Born 21 September 1857, Toft
Died 26 January 1922, Edinburgh
Elections 3 (3 won)
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Andrew Robertson 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

Political career of Andrew Robertson
Year Election Council Votes Result
1897 Northmavine North County Council By-Election December 1897 (Northmavine North) Zetland County Council Unanimously elected<br/>Petition of 118 Elected
1898 County Council Election December 1898 (Northmavine North) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1901 County Council Election December 1901 (Northmavine North) Zetland County Council 70 Elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Preceded by
George Sinclair
Member for
Northmavine North

1897–1903
Succeeded by
Robert Haldane