Provost of Falkirk 1904 to 1910. During his administration the widening of Kirk wynd and Lint Riggs took place. He was in the furniture trade with his partner Mr Millar who was Dean of Guild in the Town Council. Christie & Millers Furniture works were in Chapel Lane and the Howgate. Was keen on education and was a member of the Burgh School Board. He was an ardent liberal and a gifted speaker. He moved to Edinburgh 5 years before his death