What is recorded here
This commemorative plaque records: Walter Macfarlane 1817-1885 Recorded plaque organisation: Historic Environment Scotland.
Walter Macfarlane was a Scottish engineer and industrialist who founded the Saracen Foundry in Glasgow; he is remembered for his innovative work in iron production and for creating iconic structures such as the iron bridge at Balmaha.
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