/ /1816 | Alexander Baird Leases the coalfield at Rochsolloch. |
/ /1822 | Alexander Baird Leases Merryston coalfield. |
/ /1825 | Alexander Baird Loses lease of Merryston as owner Buchanan takes it back. |
/ /1825 | Alexander Baird Opens new pit at Gartsherrie. |
/ /1830 | William Baird and Company Company founded by Alexander Baird for five of his eight sons |