Basic Biographical Details

Name:	Alastair Gilfillan Donaldson
Designation:
Born:	27 April 1955
Died:	18 June 2013
Bio Notes:	Alastair Gilfillan Donaldson was born on 27 April 1955 in Edinburgh, the youngest of the three children of John Donaldson, accountant, and his wife Gladys Beth Donaldson, a college lecturer. He grew up in Currie and attended George Watsons' College in Edinburgh. From 1972-75 he studied architecture at Heriot Watt University. He became in involved with music while at University and later played with various bands including the Rezillos which enjoyed a certain amount of success. However he decided to return to his original career and completed his architectural studies at the University of Hull. He returned to Edinburgh, working as an architect in various firms including Broad & Hughes which was based in South College Street. However he continued his musical career and throughout his later years made his living entirely from music. He died on 18 June 2013. He married twice, first in 1991 to Janice with whom he had a daughter and second to Ksenija Horvat in 2004 with whom he had a son.

Employment and Training

The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details):
	Name	Date from	Date to	Position	Notes
	Broad & Hughes	1980s		Architect

The following periodicals contain references to this :
	Periodical Name	Date	Edition	Publisher	Notes
	Scotsman	25 June 2013