| Administrative History | Dr Frederick Robertson of Wick was the County Librarian for Caithness and Sutherland. He was appointed in 1934.
"Born 2nd January 1907 in Wick son of George Robertson & Mabel Ross
Educated at West Banks School and Wick High School then went to Edinburgh University graduated M.A., with first honours, then took Ph.D. in Mediaeval History, which involved some studies in Paris, France.
Appointed to Caithness County Librarian in June 1934 served until his retirement on 3rd January 1972.
Married to Margaret Bremner, they had two children, one boy and one girl, Duncan and Garry.
He died on the 1st October 1993 in Wick and is buried in Wick Cemetery.
Other information: while studying in Edinburgh he was active in the Edinburgh Caithness Society. And active in the Mercantile Debating Society and a founder member of the Scottish National Party branch in Wick. An Honorary Sheriff Substitute for Caithness in the 1960s."
[Taken from 'History of Wick Library' Chapter 7 by Robert Bain published 2003] |