"Kilsyth, Kirkintilloch, Wick and Lerwick were amongst those turned dry after local vetoes were held following the passing of the 1913 Temperance Act."

That is from https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/history-scotlands-dry-temperance-towns-1483804

I suspect that then we'd be looking for a George Hamilton born in the late 1800s.

Assuming the remark from GUEST Date: 25 Jan 14 - 04:43 PM is accurate,

' The song" In Kirkintilloch There's Nae Pubs" was written by my uncle George "The Duke" Hamilton & was recorded by The Corries. ', then possibly there will be some info that way.

(However, Google renders nothing so far.)

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I've written to two separate organizations in or near Kirkintilloch and will report back if my emails are answered. That's it for now.