Basic Biographical Details

Name: Thomas Brownlie
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Died: 25 October 1865
Bio Notes: Thomas Brownlie was an Ayr and Glasgow building contractor who was skilled in architectural draughtsmanship and probably acted as his own architect on at least some of his undertakings. He leased Dalreoch Quarry on the Ardoch estate in Cardross Parish from the Bontine family from 1839 to 1854 and was Deacon Convener of the Trades House, sitting as a mason c.1845-46.

Brownlie was contractor for Gillespie Graham's additions to Brodick Castle in 1844-45, rebuilding the new main tower after it collapsed during construction in February 1845. For this work he made a very competent set of copy drawings; Thomas Hamilton was brought in by Gillespie Graham to arbitrate on the quality of the rebuilding. Brownlie also built Springfield Quay, tenements in Eglinton Street, Glasgow, and was a partner in Blochairn Iron Works. He was sequestrated c.1858, but this may have been in respect of one aspect of his business interests.

He can probably be identified with the Thomas Brownlie who is described in his will as 'sometime builder, Glasgow, afterwards irona dn quarrymaster there, latterly residing at Garscadden House, New Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire. His wife was Jane Willox. Thomas Brownlie Junior who was presumably his son also worked as a mason and builder in Glasgow and died soemtime before 30 August 1873 in Paisley.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 2Ayr, Ayrshire, ScotlandBusiness   
Item 2 of 2Glasgow, ScotlandBusiness   

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 3 Springfield Quay  GlasgowScotlandDate unknown
Item 2 of 3 Tenements, Eglinton Street  GlasgowScotlandDate unknown
Item 3 of 31844Brodick CastleBrodickArranButeScotlandAs contractor for additions by Gillespie Graham

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 2Close, Rob and Riches, Anne2012The Buildings of Scotland: Ayrshire & Arran New Haven and London: Yale University Pressp690
Item 2 of 2Scotlands People Website Wills & Testaments  Dumbarton Sheriff Court SC65/34/14; Paisley Sheriff Court Sc58/42/40

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 1Professor David M Walker personal archiveProfessor David M Walker, notes and collection of archive material Information from Morag Cross