Alexander Anderson (Lord Provost of Aberdeen)

Alexander Anderson of Blelack (1802–1887) was a Scottish advocate and politician who served as Lord Provost of Aberdeen from 1859 to 1866.

He was born in Strichen manse on 10 June 1802, the son of Rev Alexander Anderson, and his wife, Helen Findlay.

He was involved in banking and in the creation (and routing) of the Great North of Scotland Railway (GNSR).

[2] His contribution as Lord Provost included creation of a city-wide water supply and sewerage system.

He also organised the construction of the new Council buildings at Castlegate (but it was completed under the following Lord Provost) and extended the harbour.