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Sir Alexander Anderson (1802–1887), Baron Bailie of Fraserburgh (1872–1887)

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During his period of office as Baron Bailie, Sir Alexander Anderson was responsible for great improvements at Fraserburgh Harbours, including the rebuilding of the Balaclava Pier and the construction of the Balaclava Breakwater.

Fraserburgh Town House

Fraserburgh

Title

Sir Alexander Anderson (1802–1887), Baron Bailie of Fraserburgh (1872–1887)

Date

1887

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 238 x W 147 cm

Accession number

FT 1

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

copy J Shirreffs 1887/from original by G. R.

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Normally on display at

Fraserburgh Town House

Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire AB43 9DA Scotland

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