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James Gillespie Graham (11 June 1776 – 21 March 1855) was a Scottish architect, prominent in the early 19th century. Life. Graham was born in Dunblane on 11 June 1776. He was the son of Malcolm Gillespie, a solicitor. He was christened as James Gillespie. [1]
Architect James Gillespie Graham designed churches and country houses mainly in the Scottish Gothic style. Examples of his work include Ross Priory, Duns Castle and Blythswood...
Jun 10, 2023 · James Gillespie Graham was born in Dunblane on 11 June 1776, the son of Malcolm Gillespie, solicitor. He reputedly trained as a mason or joiner but may have had some experience in an architect’s office.
Quick Reference. (1766–1855) Scottish architect. A capable Edinburgh establishment designer of the second quarter of the 19th century, Graham was especially influential in proselytizing neo-Gothic architecture in Scotland, in country houses such ...
James Gillespie Graham primary name: Graham, James Gillespie Details architect; Scottish; Male. Other dates 1776-1855. Biography Scottish architect, born in ...
Feb 26, 2014 · James (Gillespie) Graham: An architect born in Dunblane in the County of Perthshire in 1776. Of note are his churches – St. Mary’s RC Cathedral in Edinburgh (1813-14); St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Glasgow (1814-17); and, the Tolbooth Church in Edinburgh – collaboration with A. W. N. Pugin (1839-44).
Apr 11, 2016 · The compasses presented to Pugin and inscribed ‘James Gillespie Graham, architect, Edinburgh, 1830’ are shown in J. R. Herbert’s portrait of Pugin in the Palace of Westminster collection.
