Andrew Melrose and Co
of Edinburgh, Tea and Coffee Merchants
1812 Company established by Andrew Melrose
Andrew's sons, John and Andrew, became partners while another son, William, acted as buyer for the firm in China.
On the death of Andrew (sen.) and Andrew (jun.), John Simpson was made a partner
1883 John Macmillan became solo partner
His sons, George, Thomas Finlayson and William Robert, succeeded him.
Presumably responsible for Melrose's Tea
c.1990 Acquired by Premier Brands