Robert Haldane
| Born | 20 July 1848, Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| Died | 10 May 1914, Northmavine |
| Elections | 3 (2 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Robert Camperdown Haldane was a County Councillor for Northmavine North between 1903 and 1907. He unsuccessfully contested the Northmavine North seat in the 1907 County Council election.
Biography
He was educated at Loretto School and Edinburgh Academy. Upon finishing school, he left the UK for Sri Lanka (Ceylon) where he lived for a number of years. He purchased the estates of North Roe and Lochend and in 1898 returned to Shetland.
He held the office of Justice of the Peace. He was recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms and matriculated his arms at the Lyons Office on 8 April 1907.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | Northmavine North County Council By-Election September 1903 (Northmavine North) | Zetland County Council | Appointed by petition | Elected |
| 1904 | County Council Election December 1904 (Northmavine North) | Zetland County Council | 46 | Elected |
| 1907 | County Council Election December 1907 (Northmavine North) | Zetland County Council | 30 | Not elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council
Succeeded by
Thomas Anderson (i)
Thomas Anderson (i)