Basic Biographical Details

Name: John Calderwood Robertson
Designation:  
Born: 15 February 1928
Died: 24 November 1985
Bio Notes: John Calderwood Robertson was born on 15 February 1928, the son of Robert Barr Robertson, shipping superintendent, and his wife, Margaret Munn Kerr. He graduated BArch from the University of Strathclyde and was elected ARIBA in 1954. He was also a qualified town planner. By 1970 he had joined the practice of Hay, Steel MacFarlane & Partners and became a partner.

He died on 24 November 1985 at Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, survived by his wife Rona Margaret Mitchell.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 417, Stevenson Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, ScotlandPrivatec. 1954  
Item 2 of 4Stable Cottage, Robertland House, Stewarton, Ayrshire, ScotlandPrivatec. 1959 *  
Item 3 of 427, Dundonald Road, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, ScotlandPrivate1965 *  
Item 4 of 4Townend House, South Townend,, Townend Estate, Symington, Ayrshire, ScotlandBusinessBefore 19791985 

* 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 2Hay, Steel MacFarlane & PartnersBefore 1970After 1975Partner 
Item 2 of 2Hay, Steel & Partners1981 * Partner 

* 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 startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 621960Ayrshire Central HospitalIrvine AyrshireScotlandAdmission wing and teaching accommodation, maternity section.
Item 2 of 621961Housing, 159 Brewland Street and Chapel LaneGalston AyrshireScotland 
Item 3 of 621963Central AreaStevenston AyrshireScotlandPlanning study
Item 4 of 621963Luxury Flats, HolmwoodLargs AyrshireScotland 
Item 5 of 621964Factory and offices, College MiltonEast Kilbride LanarkshireScotland 
Item 6 of 621965Commercial redevelopmentsKilmarnock AyrshireScotland 
Item 7 of 621965Seamill HydropathicSeamill AyrshireScotlandBallroom added
Item 8 of 621967Railway Station areaGalston Ayrshire Roads and services layout
Item 9 of 62After 1967Shop for K Shoes  EdinburghScotland 
Item 10 of 62After 1967Shop for K Shoes  BirminghamEngland 
Item 11 of 62After 1967Shop for K ShoesStratford-upon-Avon WarwickshireEngland 
Item 12 of 62After 1967Shop for K ShoesBasildon EssexEngland 
Item 13 of 621968Main StreetKilwinning AyrshireScotlandPedestrianisation
Item 14 of 621968Redevelopment Scheme, 165 Houses, GalstonGalston AyrshireScotland 
Item 15 of 621969St Kentigern's Parish ChurchKilmarnock AyrshireScotland 
Item 16 of 62Late 1960sLocal Authority housingGalston AyrshireScotland 
Item 17 of 62197084 houses for Kilwinning Town CouncilKilwinning AyrshireScotland 
Item 18 of 621970Industrial developments for Ravenseft Industrial EstatesBlochairn GlasgowScotland 
Item 19 of 621970Supermarket for Grampian PropertiesGirvan AyrshireScotland 
Item 20 of 621970Supermarket for Grampian PropertiesSaltcoats AyrshireScotland 
Item 21 of 621970Supermarket for Grampian PropertiesSelkirk SelkirkshireScotland 
Item 22 of 621971Halifax Building Society officesKilmarnock AyrshireScotland 
Item 23 of 621971Private houses, Lauder Ha'Strathaven LanarkshireScotland 
Item 24 of 621973Commercial development for local tradersKilmarnock AyrshireScotland 
Item 25 of 621973Mount Charles, stablesDoonfoot AyrshireScotland 
Item 26 of 621974Fullarton House, piers terminating forecourt walls and stables  AyrshireScotlandStables converted to housing
Item 27 of 621974Highgrove HouseLoans AyrshireScotlandConversion to restaurant use
Item 28 of 621974Livingston CentreLivingston West LothianScotland1st phase
Item 29 of 621975Clydesdale Bank branchKilmarnock AyrshireScotland 
Item 30 of 62After 1975Sheltered housing developmentsGalston AyrshireScotland 
Item 31 of 62Before 1975Factory and offices for J W Hannay LtdEast Kilbride LanarkshireScotland 
Item 32 of 621976Relief Parish ChurchBourtreehill AyrshireScotland 
Item 33 of 621976Shopping Centre for Ravenseft PropertiesKilmarnock AyrshireScotland 
Item 34 of 621977Offices for Eastwood District CouncilEastwood Park, Giffnock RenfrewshireScotland 
Item 35 of 62Before 1981Child guidance centre for Strathclyde Regional Health Board   Scotland 
Item 36 of 62Before 1981Church of ScotlandKilmarnock AyrshireScotland 
Item 37 of 62Before 1981Church of ScotlandIrvine AyrshireScotland 
Item 38 of 62Before 1981Clydesdale Bank branchLivingston West LothianScotland 
Item 39 of 62Before 1981Factory and offices for the Highlands and Islands Development BoardCampbeltown ArgyllScotland 
Item 40 of 62Before 1981Factory development for RavenseftCambuslang LanarkshireScotland 
Item 41 of 62Before 1981Factory development for RavenseftPolmadie GlasgowScotland 
Item 42 of 62Before 1981Irvine Shopping CentreIrvine AyrshireScotlandRemedial works
Item 43 of 62Before 1981Land reclamation workTroon AyrshireScotland 
Item 44 of 62Before 1981Marina BuildingsTroon AyrshireScotland 
Item 45 of 62Before 1981Private housing for Broseley Estates Ltd.Whitecraigs GlasgowScotland 
Item 46 of 62Before 1981Private housing for Broseley Estates Ltd.Kilbarchan RenfrewhsireScotland 
Item 47 of 62Before 1981Private housing for Broseley Estates Ltd.Irvine AyrshireScotland 
Item 48 of 62Before 1981Seamill HydropathicSeamill AyrshireScotlandHotel development
Item 49 of 62Before 1981Sheltered housingMaybole AyrshireScotland 
Item 50 of 62Before 1981Sheltered housing for Kirkcare Housing AssociationDarvel AyrshireScotland 
Item 51 of 62Before 1981Sheltered Housing for the Bield Housing AssociationCumnock AyrshireScotland 
Item 52 of 62Before 1981Shop for K Shoes  LiverpoolEnglandShopfront and interior design
Item 53 of 62Before 1981Shop for K Shoes  AberdeenScotland 
Item 54 of 62Before 1981Shop for K Shoes  GlasgowScotland 
Item 55 of 62Before 1981Shop for K Shoes  ManchesterEngland 
Item 56 of 62Before 1981Shop for K Shoes  LondonEngland 
Item 57 of 62Before 1981Shopping Centre for Ravenseft PropertiesLivingston West LothianScotland 
Item 58 of 62Before 1981Supermarket for Allied SuppliersStewarton AyrshireScotland 
Item 59 of 62Before 1981Supermarket for Allied Suppliers LtdKilwinning AyrshireScotland 
Item 60 of 62Before 1981Supermarket for Allied Suppliers LtdSaltcoats AyrshireScotland 
Item 61 of 62Before 1981Telephone engineering centre  GlasgowScotland 
Item 62 of 621987Kilmarnock Sheriff CourtKilmarnock AyrshireScotlandConversion to Procurator Fiscal's office

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 7RIBA1954RIBA Kalendar 1953-54   
Item 2 of 7RIBA1957The RIBA Kalendar 1957-1958 London: Royal Institute of British Architects 
Item 3 of 7RIBA1960The RIBA Kalendar 1959-19601959-1960  
Item 4 of 7RIBA1965The RIBA Kalendar   
Item 5 of 7RIBA1970RIBA Directory 1970   
Item 6 of 7RIBA1979Directory of members   
Item 7 of 7RIBA1984RIBA Directory of members   

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this :
 Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 1RIBA JournalMarch 1985v93, no3London: Royal Institute of British ArchitectsDeath notice

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 1H M Register HouseDeath Register