James Meek (1739–1810) (or Meik) was Minister of Cambuslang from 1774 until his death. He was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1795, but is most remembered as the model Enlightenment cleric who wrote the entry for Cambuslang in the First Statistical Account of Scotland.
Read more about James Meek: Biography, Disputed Calling To Cambuslang, Academic Career, Statistical Account of Scotland 1791, Journal and Register of The Weather, Moderator, Meek's Library
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