The membership of the Merchants House is drawn from men and women in business, established in Glasgow or the West of Scotland with Glasgow connections if they are in business on their own account to a substantial extent, or in good practice in a recognised profession, or Directors, Managing Directors, Managers or other principal Officers in a significant business body, corporation or authority; or persons of like standing and qualifications established elsewhere in Great Britain who are sons or daughters of members; or are otherwise qualified in ways which, in the opinion of the Directors, would make them eligible members of the House.
