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.
Mackenzie was born on 26 October 1856, the son of Donald and Jane.[1]
Following in his father's footsteps, Cattanach trained as a stonemason but turned to architecture, practising in Kingussie.[1]
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.