Tag: 1821

The first occupant of No. 7 was Mrs Eliza Milne (or Mylne) who was listed in the Edinburgh Directory between 1821 and 1827.

Alexander Somerville, a wine merchant, lived at No. 9 between 1821 and 1837. He was born at Govan on 16 March 1785, son of Neil Somerville, a merchant trading with the West Indies, and his wife Eleanora Scott. Before moving to the newly built No. 9, Alexander Somerville lived in Raeburn Place. During his time…