Alexander Lorne Campbell

Alexander Lorne Campbell (1871–1944) was a Scottish architect, who practised across Scotland. He was founder of the successful firm of Scott & Campbell.

Early life

He was born in Edinburgh the son of Archibald Campbell, deputy city clerk of Edinburgh. He attended George Watson’s College.

Career From 1886 to 1891 he was articled to Peter Lyle Barclay Henderson to train as an architect. In 1891 he moved to the City Architect’s Department, to work under Robert Morham. Around the same time he set up home at 3 Moston Terrace in Mayfield, Edinburgh. In 1896 he sent up in independent practice at 21 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. After great success he moved to 44 Queen Street in 1898 in partnership with John Nichol Scott, creating the firm of Scott & Campbell.

Campbell appears to have been a close friend of Robert Rowand Anderson and although never working with him, acted on his behalf on several occasions. Campbell designed the memorial to Anderson’s wife, Lady Anderson, in Colinton and was Anderson’s executor upon his death in 1921. Lochend Parish Church, Sleigh Drive, Edinburgh (1929) demolished late 20th century Major remodelling within Kirk Yetholm Parish Church (1934)