Andrew Granger Heiton

Andrew Granger Heiton (born Andrew Heiton Granger; – 11 June 1927) was a Scottish architect. He was prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Several of his works are now listed structures.

Early life Andrew Heiton Granger was born around 1862, the son of John Granger, a farmer in Pitcur, Perthshire. He was educated at Perth Academy and Fettes College.

Heiton became semi-retired around 1891, and Granger took over the practice. Alyth Town Hall, Alyth (1887) Caledonian Road Primary School, Perth (1890) – now Category B listed St Paul's Church, Perth (1890; organ loft and alterations) – now Category B listed St John the Baptist Scottish Episcopalian Church, Perth (1892; restoration) – now Category B listed St John the Baptist Scottish Episcopalian Church, Perth (1914; addition) St John the Baptist Episcopalian Church, Perth (1892; reconstruction) – now Category C listed Municipal Buildings, Perth (1895; rebuilding and extension after fire) – now Category B listed St Mary's Monastery, Kinnoull (1895; southern novices' range) – now Category B listed St Mary's Monastery, Kinnoull (1897; oratory additions) Old Academy, Perth (1907; additions) – now Category A listed Guildhall, Perth (1908) – now Category B listed Kirkcaldy War Memorial, Kirkcaldy (1923) – now Category B listed

Personal life

In his younger years, Heiton was a prominent rugby player and cricketer, playing for Perthshire CC. on Kinnoull Terrace in Perth, and in one of the same name in Darnick, Roxburghshire.

He married Catherine Dunn, daughter of W. H. Dunn of Melrose. They had a daughter, Judy.

During the First World War, he served as a captain in the Black Watch. He was commanded with guarding the Highland Main Line between Perth and Inverness. It was a role that affected his health, due to his exposure to the wintry weather.

Death Heiton died while holidaying in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, in June 1927.