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James Barbour (architect)

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James Barbour (1834—5 May 1912) was a Scottish architect responsible for over four hundred buildings in Dumfriesshire and Kirkcudbrightshire.[1] His twin brother Robert set up the drapers shop in Dumfries which went on to become the business R Barbour & Sons.[1][2]

James Barbour was born in Dunscore and began his training in Dumfries in c. 1848-1849 with Walter Newall. He set up his own practice in 1860.[1]

He was a member of the Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. He excavated the Roman site at Birrens.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Dictionary of Scottish Architects - DSA Architect Biography Report (August 16, 2020, 10:22 am)". www.scottisharchitects.org.uk. Archived from the original on 20 July 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Home - Barbours". www.barbours.co.uk. Archived from the original on 12 January 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2020. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 25 January 2019 suggested (help)