Alexander Cattanach Sr. Explained

Alexander Cattanach
Nationality:British
Birth Date:26 October 1856
Birth Place:Scotland
Death Place:Kingussie

Alexander Cattanach (26 October 1856 – 3 September 1928) was a Scottish architect, prominent in the late 19th century and early 20th century.[1] His designs ranged from cinema buildings to villas to schools.

Early life

Mackenzie was born on 26 October 1856, the son of Donald and Jane.[1]

Career

Following in his father's footsteps, Cattanach trained as a stonemason but turned to architecture, practising in Kingussie.[1]

Selected notable works

Personal life

Cattanach had five sons, of whom two (Donald and Alexander Jr.) were architects, one (Andrew) a road surveyor, one (William) was an engineer and one (Evan) a farmer.[1]

Cattanach dies on 3 September 1928, aged 71.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=200770 Alexander Cattanach