About Alexander McGill
Lived 1680 – 1734 (aged 53–54). Alexander McGill was a Scottish architect.
Alexander McGill (died 1734) was a Scottish mason and architect, who worked in partnership with fellow architect James Smith. His work was influenced by that of Sir William Bruce, and some of his designs later appeared in William Adam's Vitruvius Scoticus.
From 1699 McGill was involved on work at Kellie Castle, Angus, in association with Alexander Edward, and from 1700 with Smith at Yester House in East Lothian. At the House of Nairn, McGill completed William Bruce's design after the latter's death.
McGill also designed several churches, including the New Kirk in Dumfries, and Newbattle Parish Church (1727).
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Who was Alexander McGill?
Scottish mason and architect (1680–1734)
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Alexander McGill was born in 1680.
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Alexander McGill died in 1734.
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Alexander McGill was an architect.
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Alexander McGill was Scottish.
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