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Scottish architect, interior and furniture designer
Studied at the Royal High School and the University of Edinburgh before working with his brother John on Hopetoun House, near Edinburgh
1754 made the Grand Tour of France and Italy to hone skills before turning to set up business in London
Preferred style was Palladianism but was also influenced by Baroque, Greek and Byzantine styles.
Member of the Royal Academy of Arts from 1758 and the Society of Antiquaries from 1761.
Major projects included:
Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
Adelphi, London
Pulteney Bridge, Bath
Syon Park (interiors)