I am gradually tracking down all of Robert Duncan’s buildings wherever possible, whether they still exist or have been demolished, … More
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Lecture on Robert Duncan and Crosshill at SGHET, 19 October 2023
I will be lecturing about Robert Duncan and Crosshil on 19/10/2023 at SGHET.
Sauchiehall Street Warehouse, 1898, architect Robert Duncan
Continuing highlights from the career of Glasgow architect Robert Duncan (1841-1928). This imposing warehouse on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow has … More
Sovereign House, formerly Deaf and Dumb Institute, 1893-4, architect Robert Duncan
In 1893 Duncan was commissioned to build the new Institute for the Glasgow Mission to the Deaf and Dumb at 158 West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Villas in Crosshill (1887-1904) and Pollokshields (1895): architect Robert Duncan
A quick look at some of the many houses Duncan built: several semi-detached villas in Dixon Avenue, Crosshill near Queen’s Park, and Whitehall in Pollokshields.
Coopers, Great Western Road, 1886, architect Robert Duncan
Continuing highlights from the career of Glasgow architect Robert Duncan: Coopers, Great Western Road.
Robert Duncan (1841-1928): Glasgow Architect
Since 2020, I have been researching the architect of my own house, Robert Duncan (1841-1928).
Robert Duncan: Buildings for Cooper & Co. in Helensburgh
Robert Duncan designs a group of domestic buildings for successful Scottish grocers Cooper & Co. in the 1890s, along with warehouses and landmark buildings.
I will be speaking at Glasgow Doors Open Day Festival 2021
Strange Affray at Crosshill: I’m speaking at Glasgow Doors Open Day 16/9/21