John Currie

John Currie (14 December 1839 – 25 September 1922) was a Scottish architect, prominent in the 19th and early 20th centuries. He designed several notable buildings in Scotland, including town halls, schools and churches. Several of his works are now listed buildings.

Early life Currie was born on 14 December 1839, in Elie, Fife, to Thomas Currie and Helen Ovenstone. Currie's father was an architect and builder, and it is believed John was articled to his practice. From around 1862, he was understood to be in partnership with his father. Elie Primary School (1858) – north block only; now Category C listed Elie and Earlsferry Town Hall (1872) – now Category B listed Kellie Castle, Pittenweem (1878) – repairs; now Category B listed Crail Tolbooth and Town Hall (1886) – alterations, including doorway; now Category A listed Crail mercat cross (1887) – capital and finial added; – now Category B listed Elie and Earlsferry Town Hall (1887) Claremont, Elie (1897) Elie Golf Club clubhouse (1907) – addition

Personal life Currie was married to Grace Curror. She died on 19 December 1912, aged 57. They had three children: Thomas, Grace and Margaret.

Death Currie died on 25 September 1922, aged 82. At the time of his death, he was living at his villa, Claremont (in Links Place, Elie), which he built in 1897. He is interred in the kirkyard of Elie Parish Church, one of his works.