Alexander Cattanach (9 June 1895 – 19 January 1977) was a Scottish architect, prominent in the first half of the 20th century.Alexander Cattanach (junior)
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His designs were mostly for

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(1901) He was the son of fellow architect Alexander Cattanach Sr.

Early life

Mackenzie was born on 9 June 1895, one of Alexander Senior's five sons.Alexander Cattanach
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He was educated at Kingussie School and

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, though his time at the latter was interrupted by

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. He served with the

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during the conflict. He also served with them during

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, being promoted to Colonel in the process.

Career

Cattanach took over his father's practice around 1928, when Cattanach Senior fell ill.

Selected notable works

* Perth Playhouse,

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(1933) *Kirkwall Power Station,

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(after 1945)

Personal life

Cattanach was married to Grace Ann McDougall Hood. She died on 12 December 1976, and Cattanach followed her a few weeks into the new year, aged 81.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cattanach Jr., Alexander 1895 births 1977 deaths 20th-century Scottish architects People from Kingussie Alumni of the Glasgow School of Art