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Basic Site Details

George Watson's School, head masters house
Edinburgh
Scotland

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:

Class classic

ClassificationOriginal ClassificationNotes
HouseNot Known

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:

event classic

Event TypeFromToNotes
Build/construction1957c

People

Design and Construction

The 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.

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PersonPartnership GroupRoleFromToNotes
(Sir) Basil Urwin SpenceAArchitect1957
Andrew RentonAArchitect1957
Basil Spence & PartnersAArchitectural practice1957
John Hardie GloverAArchitect1957
Peter Burnett CairdAArchitect1957
Richard Ross Forbes CassidyAArchitect1957As assistant

Related Buildings, Structures and Designs

Parent Structure and Site

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Notes
Name
CHECK Builder reference<br><br>Competition assessed by John Keppie.<br><br>Cost of winning scheme: £200,000.<br><br>Dunn's work comprised main school, lodge, gatepiers and rifle range<br><br>In the RIAS 1932 the architect is given as J B Dunn & Partners.George Watson's College

References

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:

arc ref classic

SourceNameCat NumberItem NameNotes
Courtesy of Richard CassidyInformation given to Yvonne HillyardApril 2012