Basic Biographical Details | Name: | George Cairncross | | Designation: | | | Born: | | | Died: | 1819 | | Bio Notes: | George Cairncross was the son of Hugh Cairncross, mason and architect, Edinburgh. He provided the Lord Provost of Edinburgh with a copy Robert Adam's elevation of the west side of the University buildings. He also undertook measuring work at the Signet Library.
In 1811 he was bankrupt. However he continued to practice as an architect until his death in Edinburgh in January 1819. He was buried in the Greyfriars Cemetery. | Private and Business Addresses| The following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes |  | 36, West College Street, Edinburgh, Scotland | Private | c. 1805 | c. 1817 | | | 6, Bristo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland | Private | 1817 | 1819 | |
Buildings and Designs| This 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 | | 1815 | Signet Library | | | Edinburgh | Scotland | 'Mr Cairncross, an Ordained measurer' undertook measured work at library | | 1815 | University of Edinburgh, Old College | | | Edinburgh | Scotland | Provided the Lord Provost with a copy of Robert Adam's elevation for the west side of the University Building. |
ReferencesBibliographic References| The 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 | |
Periodical References| The following periodicals contain references to this : | | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Caledonian Mercury | 21 September 1811 | | | |
Archive References| The following archives hold material relating to this : | | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | H M Register House | Death Register | | f. 292 | | National Archives of Scotland (formerly SRO) | Court of Session records | CS40 | Act vesting and decreet adjudging the real and personal estates of George Cairncross in favour of Robert Wright as trustee for his creditors |
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