James Davidson

James Davidson, JP FRIBA (1848 – April 1923) was a Scottish architect. He also served as a Provost of Coatbridge and a President of Airdrie Savings Bank.

Early life and education

Davidson was born in 1848 in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, the son of a weaver. He was educated at Airdrie Academy and initially trained as a joiner. As a teenager he moved to Glasgow and attended classes at the Athenaeum in Ingram Street. He continued in this role until 1912.

In 1920 he designed the building of Airdrie Savings Bank. From 1921 until his death in April 1923, Davidson served as the tenth President of Airdrie Savings Bank.