William Allan of Glen

Biography

William Allan of Glen, born in 1788, devoted himself to the care of family and community affairs, balancing the quiet responsibilities of the Glen with the lively friendships found in Brighton. He was respected for upholding the customs of his forebears while also welcoming the wider cultural life of the growing seaside town.

In his later years he remained a familiar figure in Brighton, and when he died he was laid to rest in that city, remembered for his steady counsel and gracious hospitality.