Robert Bald (1776 – 1861) was a surveyor and mining engineer. Born in Culross, Scotland. Bald was one of the earliest and most eminent mining engineers and land surveyors in Scotland. The son of Alexander Bald (1753 - 1823), colliery agent of Alloa. His brother was Alexander Bald, poet and friend of James Hogg. Wikipedia
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