Sir Robert Rowand Anderson (1834 - 1921)
born Edinburgh; knighted in 1902
Old College - Edinburgh University
Dome by Rowand Anderson: photo © Adrian Welch
Scotland's leading architect at the end of the 19th century: his architecture was eclectic, ranging from Classical to Scottish Gothic and Scots Baronial.
Key buildings include:-
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
McEwan Hall, Edinburgh
Medical School, University of Edinburgh
National Portrait Gallery
photo © Adrian Welch
Central Hotel, Glagsow
Rowand Anderson 1879; James Miller 1901-6
image © adrian welch
Central Hotel Glasgow
St Augustine’s Church, Coatbridge, Scotland
1873
Grade A listed
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.
RIAS Convention 2005 held in two Glasgow buildings by Robert Rowand Anderson:
Rowand Anderson : Govan buildings
McEwan Hall
photograph © adrian welch
Scottish Architecture
Sir Robert Rowand Anderson - Winner of RIBA Gold Medal 1916
Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh : back to index
Scottish Architects: Famous Architects from Scotland through the ages
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