Anderson, Robert Rowand, Sir, 1834-1921 (Architect)
Biography
The architect Robert Rowand Anderson was born in Forres in 1834. Anderson had four years of legal training, and then while serving with the Royal Engineers he studied construction and design. He then entered the Architectural Section of the School of the Board of Manufactures, and before setting up in practice in Edinburgh, in around 1875, he spent a year in continental travel. His practice was very successful and his output was large. His work included the Medical Schools, Edinburgh, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (and Museum of Antiquities), Edinburgh, the Montrose Memorial within the High Kirk of St. Giles, Edinburgh, and Central Station Hotel, Glasgow. Anderson was knighted in 1902 and he was the first President of the Scottish Institute of Architects. He died on 1 June 1921.
Found in 241 Collections and/or Records:
Proposed scheme for Hotel at North Bridge Princes St., Edinburgh. (New) (S)., 1895
[to be completed]
Revised design No. 1 by R. Rowand Anderson, 1876
This file contains revised plans and drawings of the Medical School produced by R. Rowand Anderson for the design competition.
Revised Design No. 2 by R. Rowand Anderson, 1876
This file contains revised plans and drawings of the Medical School produced by R. Rowand Anderson for the design competition.
Revised design No. 3 by R. Rowand Anderson, 1876
This file contains revised plans and drawings of the Medical School produced by R. Rowand Anderson for the design competition.
Roslyn Lee Asylum (Alterations), 1897
[to be completed]
Rosylnlee Asylum (New Addition), 1899
[to be completed]
Royal Institute, Princes Street (Alterations) (S), 1891
[to be completed]
Selkirk Church (New), 1860
[to be completed]
Selkirk Church (New), 1874
[to be completed]
Selkirk Church (New), 1860
[to be completed]