Basic Biographical Details | Name: | George Buchanan | | Designation: | | | Born: | 1790 | | Died: | 30 October 1852 | | Bio Notes: | George Buchanan was born in Montrose in 1790, the son of David Buchanan. He worked as a civil engineer, particularly concerned with bridges and waterside structures. He is presumably the Buchanan who was responsible for the 1824 plans for Arbroath Harbour. He died in Edinburgh on 30 October 1852. His son, also George Buchanan (1834-1902), followed him into the same profession. | Private and Business Addresses| The following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes |  | Montrose, Angus, Scotland | Private/business(?) | 1790 * | | Place of birth | | Edinburgh, Scotland | Private/business(?) | 1852 * | | Place of death |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
Buildings and Designs| This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1826 | Arbroath Harbour | Arbroath | | Angus | Scotland | Plan accepted, appears not to have been carried out |
ReferencesBibliographic References| The following books contain references to this : | | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Johnston, W T | | Scottish Engineers and Shipbuilders | | | |
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