Basic Biographical Details

Name: Johnston & Seath
Designation:  
Born: 1955
Died: 1972
Bio Notes: Harvey Johnston was born on 15 October 1911, the son of William Redpath Johnston, textile designer, and his wife Jeannie Young. He started his architectural career in Haddington and moved to Gillespie & Scott in 1935. His war service was with the Royal Engineers. After the war he joined the practice of L A Rolland in Leven. In 1955 he left to set up practice with Robert H Seath, a colleague from Rolland's office as Johnston & Seath, based in Cupar.

They were joined by David Martin in 1960, and after Bob Seath's death in 1962, by Robert Nairn. Johnston himself retired in 1979 and R W Kidd joined under a new name, Johnston Seath & Partners. The practice amalgamated in 1992 with Alistair M Smith Architects, Edinburgh under the title of the Johnston Smith Partnership. A M Brough joined the practice at this time.

During Johnston's varied architectural career he diversified into property valuations, land surveying and agricultural drainage as well as architectural design. His work includes conservation work on historic buildings in Cupar as well as new shops, offices, garages housing and factories throughout Fife.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 1Barony House, Cupar, Fife, ScotlandBusinessBefore 1957 *After 1964 

* earliest date known from documented sources.

Employment and Training

Employees or Pupils

The following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 5Harvey Johnston1955 Partner 
Item 2 of 5Robert Henry Allan Seath19551962Partner 
Item 3 of 5Albert Edwin GeddesBefore 1957 Architect 
Item 4 of 5David Martin1960 Partner 
Item 5 of 5Robert Nairn1962 Partner(?) 

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 31960sFarmec buildingsCupar Fife Restoration
Item 2 of 31960sLord Chancellor's HouseCupar FifeScotlandRestoration
Item 3 of 31960s(?)Reekie MotorsCupar FifeScotlandRestoration

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 1Municipal Annual1964Scottish Municipal Annual1964-1965  

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 2Courtesy of Michael Geddes, son of Albert Edwin GeddesInformation sent via 'Contact Us' Form on DSA website Sent May 2016
Item 2 of 2RIAS, Rutland SquareRecords of membership