Basic Biographical Details

Name: Harvey Johnston
Designation:  
Born: 15 October 1911
Died: 10 April 1995
Bio Notes: Harvey Johnston was born on 15 October 1911, the son of William Redpath Johnston, textile designer, and his wife Jeannie Young. He started his architectural career in Haddington and moved to Gillespie & Scott in 1935. In 1939 he enlisted and served with the Royal Engineers reaching the rank of 2nd Lieutenant by the cease of hostilities. After the war he joined the practice of L A Rolland in Leven. In 1954 he was elected ARIAS. The following year, 1955, he left to set up practice with Robert H Seath, a colleague from Rolland's office as Johnston & Seath.

They were joined by David Martin in 1960, and after Bob Seath's death in 1962, by Robert Nairn. Johnston himself retired in 1979 and R W Kidd joined under a new name, Johnston Seath & Partners. The practice amalgamated in 1992 with Alistair M Smith Architects, Edinburgh under the title of the Johnston Smith Partnership. A M Brough joined the practice at this time.

During Johnston's varied architectural career he diversified into property valuations, land surveying and agricultural drainage as well as architectural design. His work includes conservation work on historic buildings in Cupar as well as new shops, offices, garages housing and factories throughout Fife.

Even after retirement Johnston kept up his interest in the progress of the practice. He died at Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy aged 83 on 10 April 1995. He was survived by his wife Isabella Cuthbert Sutherland and at least one son, Colin, who also lived in Cupar.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 5Dundee, ScotlandPrivate/business   
Item 2 of 521, Well Street, Cupar, Fife, ScotlandPrivate 1995 
Item 3 of 557, Crossgate, Cupar, Fife, ScotlandPrivate1954 *  
Item 4 of 565, Bonnygate, Cupar, Fife, ScotlandBusiness1955  
Item 5 of 5Barony House, Cupar, Fife, ScotlandBusiness1970  

* 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 3Johnston & Seath1955 Partner 
Item 2 of 3Johnston Seath & Partners19791992Partner 
Item 3 of 3Johnston Smith Partnership1992 Partner 

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 41960s(?)Farmec buildingsCupar Fife Restoration
Item 2 of 41960s(?)Lord Chancellor's HouseCupar FifeScotlandRestoration
Item 3 of 41960s(?)Reekie MotorsCupar FifeScotlandRestoration
Item 4 of 41964Corn ExchangeCupar FifeScotlandHall at rear altered inside and out and other renovation work

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 2Gifford, John1988Fife (The Buildings of Scotland)  p163
Item 2 of 2RIBA1970RIBA Directory 1970   

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this :
 Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 1RIAS NewsletterAugust 1995v6, no6 Death notice

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 2H M Register HouseDeath Register  
Item 2 of 2RIAS, Rutland SquareRecords of membership