Basic Biographical Details

Name: James Brand
Designation:  
Born: c. 1847
Died: 7 August 1917
Bio Notes: James Brand was born about 1847, the son of William Brand, shawl inspector, and his wife Jean McNair.

Brand trained as a civil engineer. In 1874 he entered into partnership with Francis S Colledge as Colledge & Brand, and in 1876 they were joined by Thomas Wharrie of the old-established firm of Smith & Wharrie, Smith having died a few years earlier. Although they did not design the original layout, Wharrie, Colledge & Brand were responsible for the feuing of Pollok, Pollokshields and parts of Govan. The partnership lasted until some time between the late 1880s and the first years of the twentieth century, after which it continued as Wharrie & Colledge.

Brand contracted cancer of the tongue about 1915 and died after an operation two years later on 7 August 1917, survived by his wife, Janet Steven, and son, also James.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 2183, West George Street, Glasgow, ScotlandBusiness1874 *  
Item 2 of 21, Buckingham Street, Hillhead, Glasgow, ScotlandPrivatec. 1874  

* earliest date known from documented sources.

Employment and Training

Employers

The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 2Colledge & Brand18741876Partner 
Item 2 of 2Wharrie, Colledge & Brand18761897Partner 

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 61877Carrick Castle pierLoch Goil ArgyllScotland 
Item 2 of 627 October 1880Cove and Kilcreggan water schemeCove and Kilcreggan DunbartonshireScotlandAppointed as engineer, superceding Copland
Item 3 of 61884Pollok Estate, Auldhouse CastlePollok GlasgowScotlandAdditions or alterations
Item 4 of 61886Cadder Cemetery LodgeCadder LanarkshireScotland 
Item 5 of 61886Pollok Estate, Henryscroft FarmPollok GlasgowScotlandAdditions and alterations
Item 6 of 61888Hillhead House, conservatory  GlasgowScotland 

References

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 2H M Register HouseDeath Register  
Item 2 of 2Professor David M Walker personal archiveProfessor David M Walker, notes and collection of archive material Research by Iain Paterson