Provost William Copland of Colliston

William Copland of Colliston (1666-1743)   Provost of Dumfries 1702-4 and 1706-8. He was a prosperous merchant of strong character. In 1694 on a voyage to San Sebastian he was taken by French privateers in the Bay of Biscay. His ship was released after its cargo had been removed. This portrait was painted by a follower of Sir Godfrey Kneller in 1731.
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Dumfries Seven Trades
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Dimensions :
930mm x 810mm
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Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
2 Fmedia2 F11839782 Ffm 1961 86 1 provost copland

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