Basic Biographical Details Name: | James Haldane | Designation: | | Born: | | Died: | c. September 1832 | Bio Notes: | James Haldane practised in Edinburgh. He started his career as a teacher of mathematics in about 1800 but switched to architecture. By 1804-05 he is described as an architect in Post Office directories. In 1824 he drew up the site plan and the design for houses on the Morrison estate at the west end of West Maitland Street in Edinburgh. The houses were begun in 1825. He also undertook work in Linlithgow.
He died in or before September 1832 when his testment, dated 17 December 1831, was registered. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Broughton Street, Edinburgh, Scotland | Business | 1820s | | |
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 | | 1806 | Fountain or Well-head | Linlithgow | | West Lothian | Scotland | Design of fountain in front of town hall in an elaborate 16th century style based on its predecessor. | | 1824 | Development of Morrison Estate | | | Edinburgh | 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 | | | | | |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | National Archives of Scotland (formerly SRO) | Register of Sasines | | Edinburgh Sasines | | National Archives of Scotland (NAS) | Register of Deeds | Volume 466, f786 | Testament |
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