Basic Biographical Details

Name: James Nisbet
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Died: 1811
Bio Notes: James Nisbet was a plasterer and builder in Edinburgh in the late 18th and early 19th century. In 1784-5 he appears in William's Directory as a plasterer at West Regent Street. By 1801 he had moved to 25 George Street, south side. In 1808 he is listed as a builder in West Rose Street. He seems to have provided plans for the Tontine Hotel and in 1810-11 he is listed as a builder his address being given as 'Tontine, George Street'.

He would seem to have died in 1811. His son was David Nisbet who practised as a builder and architect in the first half of the 19th century also from the address of the Tontine, 124 George Street in Edinburgh.

In 1791 John Paterson reported to Robert Adam that Nisbet 'was so much flattered by his Abilitys in Architecture that he has given up the most of his plaistering business after this his favourite study'.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 1124, George Street, Edinburgh, ScotlandPrivate/business1790s  

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 21791Charlotte Square  EdinburghScotlandDrew designs for the facades of Charoltte Square that were rejected in favour of Adam's designs.
Item 2 of 21791Veitch's Hotel, 120-124 George Street  EdinburghScotlandIt seems very likely that he was responsible for the design of the original building. His house and office were at 124 George Street 'next door to the Assembly Rooms'.

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 1Colvin, Howard2008A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840 London: YUP. 4th edition 

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 1National Library of ScotlandManuscript CollectionMS 19992, ff.27, 66