He went to Edinburgh in December 1835 , where he joined the firm of Hill and Tod , Writers to Her Majesty 's Signet .
On 23 August 1830 , Fraser began a five - year apprenticeship with Messrs. , Brand and Burnett , solicitors in Stonehaven .
Fraser went to Edinburgh in December 1835 , where Fraser joined the firm of Hill and Tod , Writers to Her Majesty 's Signet .
On 23 August 1830 , Fraser began a five - year apprenticeship with Messrs. , Brand and Burnett , solicitors in Stonehaven .