Archibald Elliot | |
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| Born | August 1761 |
| Died | 16 June 1823(1823-06-16) (aged 61) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Stobo Castle |
Archibald Elliot (August 1761 – 16 June 1823) was a Scottisharchitect based inEdinburgh. He had a very distinctive style, typified by square plans, concealed roofs, crenellated walls and square corner towers. All may be said to derive from the earlier local example ofMelville Castle byJames Playfair. Many of his works have been demolished.
He was born inAncrum,Roxburghshire the son of a carrier. After training as a joiner he moved to cabinet design, working then inLondon, and appears to have then trained as an architect before returning toScotland to work in Edinburgh.[1]
Archibald Elliot ran an architecture practice in London and Edinburgh with his brother James Elliot. Following James's death in 1810, Archibald ran the company on his own. It was later taken over by Archibald's son, Archibald Elliot Junior.
He contributed to many significant buildings and streets in Edinburgh, includingSt Paul's and St George's Church, Rutland Square, theRegent Bridge, Waterloo Place andCalton Prison (now demolished). He was also involved with work on many country houses in Scotland, includingBlair Castle andTaymouth Castle inPerthshire,Loudoun Castle inAyrshire, andStobo Castle inPeeblesshire.[2]
He is buried near the centre ofNew Calton Cemetery, close to his works on Waterloo Place. A son, William Elliot (1796–1828) lies with him.
His younger brother, James Elliot (1770–1810), worked with him from 1800 until his early death.
Archibald's sons, Archibald Elliot (died 1843) and Alexander Elliot, ran a practice inLondon. Archibald inherited his father's practice on his death.[3]
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