Person details

Bruce, George

AKA: George Bruce of Carnock

Title: Sir

Notes: George Bruce (c.1550-1625) was born to a landed family and became a successful industrialist with saltworks and coal mines near Culross on the Firth of Forth. His concerns were noted for their use of cutting-edge industrial technology, and his profits allowed him to build a large mansion in the town of Culross. ODNB