Archibald Simpson
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Archibald Simpson (1790 - 1847) was one of the major architects of Aberdeen (The 'Granite City'). He designed in the classical style. There is a present-day pub at the Castlegate (on the corner of Union Street and King Street) named in his honour, which is housed in one of his buildings; the former headquarters of the North of Scotland Bank.
He also designed the St Giles Kirk, Elgin, Morayshire which was built in 1827-28 and stands in the widest part of the High Street. In 1833 he was commissioned by The Duchess of Gordon to design Gordon Chapel, the Gothic-style Episcopal Chapel in Fochabers, Morayshire.
There is a memorial to his memory situated in Aberdeen's Bon Accord Square.
External links
- [The Gazetteer for Scotland] - An Overview of Archibald Simpson
- [Scran] - A Pathfinder Pack for Archibald Simpson including many images of his buildings (NB may require a subscription.)
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