Alexander Marshall Mackenzie
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Alexander Marshall Mackenzie (1848 – 1933) was a Scottish
architect
responsible for prestigious projects including the Isle of Man Banking Company in Douglas
, and Australia House and the Waldorf Hotel
in London.
He received royal patronage with the design of Crathie Kirk
(1893) and was subsequently chosen by the Duke and Duchess of Fife
(the Prince of Wales's daughter Princess Louise
) for the new (3rd) Mar Lodge
(1895).
in Morayshire, on 1 January 1848, the son of Thomas Mackenzie, architect and his wife Helen Margaret McInnes. He was educated at Aberdeen University and trained with James Matthews (1820–98) in Aberdeen from 1863 to 1868. He began his career in the office of David Bryce
in Edinburgh.
(1926) at King's College, the Art Gallery (1885), frontage of Marischal College
(1904–6) and Greyfriars Church (1906), Harbour Offices (Regent Quay) and Langstane Kirk (or West Church of St Andrew). In 1907 he was responsible for widening the Union Bridge and, in 1921, the War Memorial and Cowdray Hall.
In Elgin he designed many public buildings, churches and schools, including the Town Hall and the old Scottish Town House. He made an extension to Banff Academy (1898) and additions to Rothiemay Castle (1902 and 1912). He built Coull House, a grand home for himself at Aboyne.
Further afield, he was responsible for prestigious projects including the Isle of Man Banking Company in Douglas
, Australia House, the Waldorf Hotel
and Hursley Park, (a mansion in Hampshire).
He received royal patronage with the design of Crathie Kirk
(1893) and was subsequently chosen by the Duke and Duchess of Fife
(the Prince of Wales's daughter Princess Louise
) for the new (3rd) Mar Lodge
(1895).
. Their eldest son, Alexander George Robertson Mackenzie
, was also a prominent architect. A younger son, Gilbert Marshall Mackenzie (1890 or 1891 – 21 April 1916), also an architect, was called up and commissioned in the Seaforth Highlanders
, and was killed in action near Kut.
Marshall Mackenzie continued working until within a week of his death on 4 May 1933.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
responsible for prestigious projects including the Isle of Man Banking Company in Douglas
Douglas, Isle of Man
right|thumb|250px|Douglas Promenade, which runs nearly the entire length of beachfront in Douglasright|thumb|250px|Sea terminal in DouglasDouglas is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,218 people . It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and a sweeping...
, and Australia House and the Waldorf Hotel
Waldorf Hilton
The Waldorf Hotel, now known as the Waldorf Hilton, is a hotel based in The Aldwych, London. It has a history dating back to 1908. It was founded by William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor, part of the Astor family....
in London.
He received royal patronage with the design of Crathie Kirk
Crathie Kirk
Crathie Kirk is a small Church of Scotland parish church in the Scottish village of Crathie, best known for being the regular place of worship of the British Royal Family when they are holidaying at nearby Balmoral Castle....
(1893) and was subsequently chosen by the Duke and Duchess of Fife
Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife
Alexander William George Duff, 1st Duke of Fife KG, KT, GCVO, PC, VD , styled Viscount Macduff between 1857 and 1879 and known as The Earl Fife between 1879 and 1889, was a British Peer who married Princess Louise of Wales, the third child and eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Alexandra of...
(the Prince of Wales's daughter Princess Louise
Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife
The Princess Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife was the third child and the eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark...
) for the new (3rd) Mar Lodge
Mar Lodge
Mar Lodge is a sporting lodge, the principal building on the Mar Lodge Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.-Location:Mar Lodge is a sporting lodge built for the use of the Duke and Duchess of Fife...
(1895).
Early life
Born in ElginElgin, Moray
Elgin is a former cathedral city and Royal Burgh in Moray, Scotland. It is the administrative and commercial centre for Moray. The town originated to the south of the River Lossie on the higher ground above the flood plain. Elgin is first documented in the Cartulary of Moray in 1190...
in Morayshire, on 1 January 1848, the son of Thomas Mackenzie, architect and his wife Helen Margaret McInnes. He was educated at Aberdeen University and trained with James Matthews (1820–98) in Aberdeen from 1863 to 1868. He began his career in the office of David Bryce
David Bryce
David Bryce FRSE FRIBA RSA was a Scottish architect. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated at the Royal High School and joined the office of architect William Burn in 1825, aged 22. By 1841, Bryce had risen to be Burn's partner...
in Edinburgh.
Professional life
In 1877 he went into partnership in Aberdeen with James Matthews, and later with his own son. The majority of his work was undertaken in northern Scotland. In Aberdeen his work includes St Mark's Church on Rosemount Viaduct (1892). Elphinstone HallElphinstone Hall
Elphinstone Hall is part of King's College, Aberdeen at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland which replaced the Common Hall. It is named after Bishop William Elphinstone, the founder of the University.-History:...
(1926) at King's College, the Art Gallery (1885), frontage of Marischal College
Marischal College
Marischal College is a building and former university in the centre of the city of Aberdeen in north-east Scotland. The building is owned by the University of Aberdeen and used for ceremonial events...
(1904–6) and Greyfriars Church (1906), Harbour Offices (Regent Quay) and Langstane Kirk (or West Church of St Andrew). In 1907 he was responsible for widening the Union Bridge and, in 1921, the War Memorial and Cowdray Hall.
In Elgin he designed many public buildings, churches and schools, including the Town Hall and the old Scottish Town House. He made an extension to Banff Academy (1898) and additions to Rothiemay Castle (1902 and 1912). He built Coull House, a grand home for himself at Aboyne.
Further afield, he was responsible for prestigious projects including the Isle of Man Banking Company in Douglas
Douglas, Isle of Man
right|thumb|250px|Douglas Promenade, which runs nearly the entire length of beachfront in Douglasright|thumb|250px|Sea terminal in DouglasDouglas is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,218 people . It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and a sweeping...
, Australia House, the Waldorf Hotel
Waldorf Hilton
The Waldorf Hotel, now known as the Waldorf Hilton, is a hotel based in The Aldwych, London. It has a history dating back to 1908. It was founded by William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor, part of the Astor family....
and Hursley Park, (a mansion in Hampshire).
He received royal patronage with the design of Crathie Kirk
Crathie Kirk
Crathie Kirk is a small Church of Scotland parish church in the Scottish village of Crathie, best known for being the regular place of worship of the British Royal Family when they are holidaying at nearby Balmoral Castle....
(1893) and was subsequently chosen by the Duke and Duchess of Fife
Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife
Alexander William George Duff, 1st Duke of Fife KG, KT, GCVO, PC, VD , styled Viscount Macduff between 1857 and 1879 and known as The Earl Fife between 1879 and 1889, was a British Peer who married Princess Louise of Wales, the third child and eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Alexandra of...
(the Prince of Wales's daughter Princess Louise
Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife
The Princess Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife was the third child and the eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark...
) for the new (3rd) Mar Lodge
Mar Lodge
Mar Lodge is a sporting lodge, the principal building on the Mar Lodge Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.-Location:Mar Lodge is a sporting lodge built for the use of the Duke and Duchess of Fife...
(1895).
Personal life
Mackenzie married Phoebe Ann Robertson Cooper, the only daughter of Elgin lawyer, Alexander Cooper, a granddaughter of General George Duncan Robertson, head of the Clan RobertsonClan Robertson
Clan Donnachaidh , also known as Clan Robertson, is one of the oldest of all Scottish clans.-Origins:There are two main theories as to the origins of the Clan Donnachaidh:...
. Their eldest son, Alexander George Robertson Mackenzie
Alexander George Robertson Mackenzie
Alexander George Robertson Mackenzie was a Scottish architect.-Early life:Born in Aberdeen on 12 March 1879, AGR was the second son of Marshall Mackenzie, architect and his wife, Phoebe Ann Robertson Cooper...
, was also a prominent architect. A younger son, Gilbert Marshall Mackenzie (1890 or 1891 – 21 April 1916), also an architect, was called up and commissioned in the Seaforth Highlanders
Seaforth Highlanders
The Seaforth Highlanders was a historic regiment of the British Army associated with large areas of the northern Highlands of Scotland. The Seaforth Highlanders have varied in size from two battalions to seventeen battalions during the Great War...
, and was killed in action near Kut.
Marshall Mackenzie continued working until within a week of his death on 4 May 1933.