Alexander Ramsay (circa 1777 – 18 May 1847) was a Scottish builder and architect.
[1] Craigend was built on land that Smith's father had purchased from the Duke of Montrose, and which formerly formed part of the Mugdock Castle estate.
The ruins form a picturesque part of Mugdock Country Park.
He lived at 16 Upper Grey Street in southern Edinburgh.
[2] He is buried in Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh, against the south wall.