Sir Robert Rowand Anderson (1834 - 1921)
born Edinburgh; knighted in 1902
Dome by Rowand Anderson - Edinburgh: photo © Adrian Welch
Sir Robert Rowand Anderson was Scotland's leading architect at the end of the 19th century. His architecture was eclectic, ranging from Classical to Scottish Gothic and Scots Baronial.
Robert Rowand Anderson buildings include:-
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
McEwan Hall, Edinburgh
Medical School, University of Edinburgh
Portrait Gallery by Rowand Anderson - Edinburgh: photo © Adrian Welch
Before setting up his own practice Basil Spence worked for Sir William Kininmonth (1904-88) at the practice of Rowand Anderson & Paul.
Old College of Edinburgh University Court, 1789-, was by Robert Adam and later William Playfair, but the famous Dome, 1879, was by Rowand Anderson. A landmark in Edinburgh and of beautiful proportions and style.
Scottish Architects: Famous Architects from Scotland through the ages.
Scottish Architecture
Scottish Parliament
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Robert Rowand Anderson - Winner of RIBA Gold Medal 1916
RIAS Convention 2005 held in two Glasgow buildings by Robert Rowand Anderson:
Rowand Anderson : Govan buildings