James Smith (Glasgow architect)

He was born in Alloa on 12 October 1808 the son of John Smith, a builder, and his wife Betty Thompson.

His father had worked with James Gillespie Graham on the rebuilding of Alloa Parish Church.

In 1835 they were living at 81 Wellington Place and the father had offices at 22 Royal Exchange Square (quite a prestigious address).

Following the family scandal in 1857 he was forced to leave his Glasgow home and sell Rowaleyn and went to live in the quiet suburb of Bridge of Allan near Stirling.

[6] Smith had an extensive collection of artworks including two by Alexander Nasmyth: "Waterfall" and "View of Edinburgh".