From 1835 , he was the editor of the Dumfriesshire and Galloway Herald , a post he continued to hold for 28 years .
Between 1832 and 1833 , Aird acted as the editor of the Edinburgh Weekly Journal , succeeding James Ballantyne .
From 1835 , Aird was the Aird of the Dumfriesshire and Galloway Herald , a post Aird continued to hold for 28 years .
Between 1832 and 1833 , Aird acted as the editor of the Edinburgh Weekly Journal , succeeding James Ballantyne .