Basic Biographical Details

Name: William Scott
Designation:  
Born: c. 1831
Died: 27 September 1884
Bio Notes: William Scott was born in Arbroath about 1831, the son of Alexander Scott, mason. He presumably trained with his father and practised as a builder initially and later architect in Arbroath. As early as 1851 he was employing 12 men, perhaps taking over his father's business. By 1861 he employed 23 men and 3 boys. He was Inspector of Harbour Works and architect to the School Board. He reported on the town's waterworks and probably acted as burgh engineer although he may not have officially held that title. As well as designing the Guildhall in Arbroath he was responsible for a number of schools, churches, mills and factories.

Scott was one of the original members of the Arbroath Volunteers Rifles Corps, reaching the rank of Sergeant and he was a 'capital shot'.

He died after a short illness on 27 September 1884. His wife was Betsy and they had three sons and three daughters.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 2Arbroath, Angus, ScotlandPrivate/business   
Item 2 of 2John Street, Arbroath, Angus, ScotlandPrivate/business1860s1870s 

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 8 Hill SchoolArbroath AngusScotland 
Item 2 of 8 St Mary's Episcopal Church and RectoryArbroath AngusScotlandHall added
Item 3 of 81865Webster Public hallArbroath AngusScotland 
Item 4 of 81880Guildry BuildingsArbroath AngusScotland 
Item 5 of 8Before 1884Abbey SchoolArbroath AngusScotlandAdditions
Item 6 of 8Before 1884Drill HallArbroath AngusScotland 
Item 7 of 8Before 1884Inverbrothock Public SchoolInverbrothock AngusScotlandAdditions
Item 8 of 8Before 1884Parkhouse SchoolArbroath AngusScotlandAdditions to earlier school

References

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this :
 Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 2Dundee Courier29 September 1884   
Item 2 of 2Glasgow Herald29 September 1884  p6

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 1Census records onlineCensuses