Basic Site Details Name: | George Watson's School, War Memorial | City or county: | Edinburgh | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | B Listed | Grid ref: | | Notes: | | Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | War memorial | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | George Watson's School, Colinton Road | Yes | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1921 | | | Design exhibited |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | John Alexander Carfrae | | | 1920 | | Carfrae in independent practice. |
Related Buildings, Structures and DesignsParent Structure and SiteThis structure is related to the following parent structure or site (click the item to view details): | | Building name | Notes | | George Watson's College | CHECK Builder reference
Competition assessed by John Keppie.
Cost of winning scheme: £200,000.
Dunn's work comprised main school, lodge, gatepiers and rifle range
In the RIAS 1932 the architect is given as J B Dunn & Partners. |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | RSA | 1921 | | | | 572 |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | Historic Environment Scotland | Listed Buildings Register | 27193 | |
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