Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet

Biography

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet (1787–1867), was a politician whose service bridged local concerns and the wider responsibilities of the county, attending to the needs of Penicuik with a calm sense of duty.

He is remembered at St Mungo's Church on the High Street for the steady leadership he offered in both public and private spheres and for the encouragement he gave to improvements cherished by his neighbours.