Overview
Archibald McLellan (1795 or 1797 – 22 October 1854) was a Glasgow coachbuilder, art collector, councillor and magistrate. The McLellan Galleries on Sauchiehall Street are named after him.
Early life
McLellan was baptised in Glasgow on 12 May 1796. His parents were Archibald McLellan (1746/7–1831), a coach-builder, and Christian Shillinglaw (f c.1774–1832).
He was educated at the Grammar School and the University of Glasgow before joining his father in the coachbuilding business where he showed skill as a heraldic draughtsman.
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