Basic Biographical Details

Name: John Muir McRobbie
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Born:  
Died: 1997
Bio Notes: John Muir McRobbie was born in Crieff. He was articled to Simpson McMichael & Davidson. He was admitted to the RIBA in 1936 and was an Associate of the Stirling Society of Architects by 1939-40. He was also qualified as a chartered surveyor. After completing his articles he continued to work for the same practice where he remained until the outbreak of the Second World War. A testimonial written by Simpson McMichael & Davidson in January 1940 describes the range of work undertaken by McRobbie: "In domestic work he has had much responsibility in the building of many villas and large dwellings, last year particularly in the development of a housing scheme for the Burgh of Callander, Perthshire. He has also been engaged on estate development with the necessary formation of roads, sewers, water supply etc."

During the Second World War he served in the War Department in a reserved occupation as Surveyor with the Deputy Commander Royal Engineers Air Defence of Great Britain, based in Perth. He remained in this post until 1947.

In this same year McRobbie return to his native town and set up in business on his own account. He continued successfully in business, building and altering many houses in Crieff until he retired in 1973. He died in 1997.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 216, King Street, Stirling, Stirlingshire, ScotlandBusiness1939 *  
Item 2 of 240, King Street, Crieff, Perthshire, ScotlandBusiness1964 *  

* earliest date known from documented sources.

Employment and Training

Employers

The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 2Simpson, McMichael & DavidsonLate 1920s * Apprentice(?) 
Item 2 of 2Simpson, McMichael & DavidsonAfter 1936 Assistant 

* earliest date known from documented sources.

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 7 Buildings for John Dickinson & So LtdCroxley Greem, Watford HertfordshireEnglandMainly responsible - New building and additions
Item 2 of 7 Carpet Factory and Store for A. Stoddard (or Stoddart) & CompanyPaisley  ScotlandAdditions to carpet factory. It is not clear if this was prior to the factory buildings of 1960.
Item 3 of 7 Carpet Factory for Messrs A F Stoddard (or Stoddart)Stirling StirlingshireScotlandAdditions
Item 4 of 7 Clyde Paper MillsEastfield, Rutherglen LanarkshireScotlandLarge additions
Item 5 of 7 Coating factoryTadcaster YorkshireEnglandMainly responsible
Item 6 of 71920Housing for Callander Burgh CouncilCallander PerthshireScotlandLargely responsible
Item 7 of 71929Bowater's Mersey Paper Mill, NetherpoolEllesmere Port CheshireEnglandEstimated cost £1,000,000

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 2Municipal Annual1964Scottish Municipal Annual1964-1965  
Item 2 of 2RIBA1939The RIBA Kalendar 1939-1940 London: Royal Institute of British Architects 

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 1Courtesy of Mrs Fiona M H Campbell, McRobbie's daughterInformation sent via 'Contact Us' on website Sent August 2010