Robert Wilson (architect)

Robert Wilson (9 September 1834 – 1 July 1901) was architect for the Edinburgh Board of Education and responsible for a high percentage of the city's schools.

[1] He is also noteworthy for involvement in several institutions aimed at improving the life of the poor and destitute in the city.

[2] Following the Elementary Education Act 1870 (coming into force in 1872) he was entrusted with the design of all new city schools.

From 1893 he employed the highly talented John Alexander Carfrae who added yet another dimension to Edinburgh school design.

After 1893 Wilson seems to have taken a back seat as regards design, and Carfrae effectively takes over long before his official appointment in the role.