I am studying the Binnys of Forfar.
Alexander Binny, father of Jean who was born 19 June and baptised 21 June 1735 in Forfar, was a 'customer' which I assume means something like a customs officer. I have some references to him from various sources, and some ideas about who he might have been.
Contact me at anne-dot-burgess-at-btinternet-dot-com and we can compare notes.