George Johnston
The birthplace & original family home of George Johnston, founder of the Mo-Car Syndicate, Arrol-Johnston, & the All-British Car Company.
Location
Main Street, West Linton, Peebleshire.
Date
1855 – 1861.
Commentary
George Johnston, the son of a United Presbyterian minister was born in West Linton on 3rd August 1855.
In later life he became a prominent engineer and, living in Springburn near Glasgow, built Scotland’s first motor car.
Other locations
Camlachie, Strathclyde
Heathhall, Dumfries & Galloway
Paisley, Strathclyde
Springburn, Strathclyde
Main Street, West Linton, Peebleshire.
The family home of George Johnston, founder of the Mo-Car Syndicate, Arrol-Johnston, & the All-British Car Company.
The family home of George Johnston, founder of the Mo-Car Syndicate, Arrol-Johnston, & the All-British Car Company.