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Sir Robert Stodart Lorimer
Born(1864-11-04)4 November 1864
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died13 September 1929(1929-09-13) (aged 64)
Edinburgh, Scotland
NationalityScottish
Alma materUniversity of Edinburgh
Occupation(s)Architect, Furniture designer
SpouseViolet Wyld
BuildingsArdkinglas House
John Henry Lorimer: Robert Lorimer, at work (1886)
Memorial in St Giles' Cathedral designed by his friend A. N. Paterson

Sir Robert Stodart Lorimer, KBE (4 November 1864 – 13 September 1929) was a prolific Scottish architect and furniture designer noted for his sensitive restorations of historic houses and castles, for new work in Scots Baronial and Gothic Revival styles, and for promotion of the Arts and Crafts movement.[1]

  1. ^ Basic biographical details of (Sir) Robert Stodart Lorimer at the Dictionary of Scottish Architects Biographical Database.

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Sir Robert Stodart Lorimer, KBE (4 November 1864 – 13 September 1929) was a prolific Scottish architect and furniture designer noted for his sensitive...

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Dorneywood

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additions, and following a fire in 1910, was remodelled in 1919 by Sir Robert Lorimer. It was given to the National Trust by Lord Courtauld-Thomson in 1947...

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Dunrobin Castle

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was confined to the newer additions by Barry. Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer was engaged to renovate the house following the war. From the 1920s...

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Kellie Castle

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James Lorimer, Regius Professor of Public Law at Edinburgh University, and father to Sir Robert Lorimer, the renowned Scottish architect. The Lorimer family...

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Thistle Chapel

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appointed Robert Lorimer as architect. The Trustees insisted the choice of craftspeople should reflect the national character of the Chapel. Lorimer assembled...

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Hew Lorimer

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Martin Lorimer, OBE (22 May 1907 – 1 September 1993) was a Scottish sculptor. He was born in Edinburgh, the second son of architect Sir Robert Lorimer. He...

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Doiran Lake

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hill a few hundred metres south of the lake. It was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. The lake is shallow and eutrophic, with extensive Phragmites reedbeds...

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Hill of Tarvit

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mansion house and gardens in Fife, Scotland. They were designed by Sir Robert Lorimer and are today owned by the National Trust for Scotland. The house is...

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Grade I listed buildings in England completed in the 20th century

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Robert Lorimer has three war memorials, while Aston Webb also has three structures, all sited at either end of The Mall in central London. Robert Atkinson...

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John Henry Lorimer

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the renowned architect Sir Robert Lorimer, who he sketched and painted throughout his life along with his sisters. Lorimer's first portrait was of his...

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Lerwick

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expansion. Lerwick war memorial dates from 1923 and was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. The next period of significant expansion was during the North Sea oil...

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Dunderave Castle

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September 1591. The castle was restored and remodelled in 1911 by Sir Robert Lorimer relandscaping the gardens at the same time. Fraoch Eilean, Loch Awe...

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Ardkinglas

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present Ardkinglas House in the early 20th century, designed by Sir Robert Lorimer for Sir Andrew Noble. It remains the property of the Noble family, and...

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Largs

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Olafsson. The Largs war memorial dates from 1920 and was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. During World War II, the Hollywood Hotel was designated HMS Warren...

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Castle Grant

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occupied by the Jacobites. In 1787, Robert Burns visited Castle Grant. The castle was restored by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1912. It later became derelict,...

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Bordighera

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died in the area during the First World War. It was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. On 12 February 1941, the prime minister of the time, Benito Mussolini...

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Asiago

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Magnaboschi and Cavalletto Military Cemeteries at Asiago were designed by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1920. The city is home to HC Asiago, a professional ice hockey team...

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Culross

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Admiral of Chile. The war memorial was erected in 1921 to a design by Sir Robert Lorimer. During the 20th century, it became recognised that Culross contained...

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Pilkington Jackson

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architect Sir Robert Lorimer. He is most noteworthy for his creation of one of Scotland's most iconic landmarks, the statue of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn...

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Ismailia

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took place nearby. Ismailia War Cemetery was designed in 1919 by Sir Robert Lorimer marking the casualties of the battle. In 1973 the Battle of Ismailia...

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Seacliff

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killing the owner, Andrew Laidlay. Although plans were drawn up by Robert Lorimer for its restoration in 1911 these were never carried out. The exterior...

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Arish

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in memory of this action. El-ʻArīsh Military Cemetery, designed by Robert Lorimer, was built in 1919 for Commonwealth personnel who died during World...

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Currie

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of Currie. The war memorial was erected in 1919 to a design by Sir Robert Lorimer. The period 1921-1951 brought great changes with the building of more...

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Taynuilt

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1966. Taynuilt war memorial was erected in 1920 to a design by Sir Robert Lorimer. Taynuilt has two main beaches. Airds Bay is a pebble bay with views...

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