John Tait (architect)

John Tait (1787-1856) was a Scottish architect operating in the first half of the 19th century responsible for several fine streets in Edinburgh all of which are listed buildings.

One of his creations, 15 Rutland Square, houses the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland.

He first appears listed in Edinburgh directories as an architect in 1826, living at 1 Mound Place in the Old Town.

[3] His clever scheme at Clarendon Crescent (named after the Earl of Clarendon) was based on William Henry Playfair's Regent Terrace, and cleverly disguises the west end of Dean Bridge by raising ground levels to create a level platform for building.

[4] He died at 1 Mound Place in Edinburgh on 3 November 1856 and is buried in Dean Cemetery.