Basic Biographical Details Name: | Robert Caldwell | Designation: | | Born: | | Died: | | Bio Notes: | Robert Caldwell was the son of Thomas Caldwell, builder, Edinburgh. His training and early years have not yet been established but he practised in Inverness until 1839 when he moved to Edinburgh and became a burgess. He opened an Edinburgh office which seems to have been at 66 Broughton Street, Edinburgh in 1841-42. But he disappears from Post Office directories after this. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | 66, Broughton Street, Edinburgh, Scotland | Business | 1841 | 1842 | |
Buildings and DesignsThis 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 | | 1833 | Cantray House (I) | Croy | | Inverness-shire | Scotland | Probably designed the house - although the dates when he advertised for contractors does not seem to match the dated drawing in the NAS. | | 1835 | Brackla House | Cawdor (near) | | Nairnshire | Scotland | | | 1836 | Petty Church | Petty | | Inverness-shire | Scotland | Provided plans but was superseded by others made by 'an architect from Edinburgh'. However he was employed to supervise the erection of the church. | | 1837 | West Church | Inverness | | Inverness-shire | Scotland | |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Colvin, Howard | 2008 | A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840 | | London: YUP. 4th edition | | | Post Office Directories | | | | | |
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