William Leslie of Nethermuir

Sir William Leslie of Nethermuir (1802–1879) was a Scottish architect and building contractor who served as Lord Provost of Aberdeen 1869 to 1873.

In 1836 he was appointed agent for the repair and maintenance of the Duke of Sutherland's estates undertaking, design, engineering and construction tasks.

[2] In 1838 he formed a new company: McDonald & Leslie, based in Dornoch, having merged with granite sculptors Alexander NcDonald & Co. His work began to gravitate mainly to Aberdeen and in 1850 he opened an office at 8 Golden Square.

[3] In 1853 he dissolved the partnership with McDonald and began to concentrate on Aberdeen affairs, becoming a town councillor around this time.

[5] He was elected Lord Provost of Aberdeen in 1869 being succeeded in 1874 by George Jamieson.