He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in January 1889 .
From 1870 to 1872 and from 1878 to 1880 he was President of the Kirkintilloch Agricultural Society .
President was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in January 1889 .
From 1870 to 1872 and from 1878 to 1880 he was President of the Kirkintilloch Agricultural Society .