Robert Matheson (architect)

Robert Matheson (1808–1877) was a Scottish architect operating for some time as Clerk of Works for Scotland and playing a major design role in many buildings, especially within Edinburgh.

Robert Matheson was born on 15 August 1808 (date on his tombstone, illustrated in this article) in Tain in the far north of Scotland, which explains later links to this otherwise remote location (see Works).

Early life is unclear but in 1828 he became apprenticed to Robert Reid, one of the foremost Edinburgh architects of the period.

[2] In 1848 through a series of events he came to be appointed Clerk of Works for Scotland, a very prestigious role.

[3] He died at home, 25 Abercromby Place in Edinburgh and is buried in the Dean Cemetery.