Alexander Ross (1834-1925) — the Lasting Legacy of a Highland Architect

Calum MacLean

Victoria Hall, Cromarty

On March 18th local architect Calum Maclean will tell us about the lasting legacy of Inverness Architect Alexander Ross (1834-1925). We all daily pass buildings designed and created by Alexander, who designed the Hugh Miller Institute in Cromarty, now the Library, and St Regulus Church. He also created the old primary school in Avoch and the farm cottages at Killen. He didn’t restrict himself to Inverness and the Black Isle and his buildings remain all over the country. They include the Bishop’s Palace and Inverness Cathedral itself. He had a hand in Skibo Castle and Invergordon Castle.

Calum Maclean is a conservation architect and founder of MAAC Studio Ltd, specialising in the care and management of historic buildings throughout the Highlands, including in Cromarty. He provides advice and guidance to homeowners on appropriate repairs and maintenance. He is the Cathedral Architect for Inverness Cathedral and Diocesan Architect for the Scottish Episcopal Church.

Calum will review the life and work of Alexander Ross, as covered in his latest book, and highlight projects in the Black Isle.

The meeting begins at 7.30pm in the Victoria Hall and refreshments will be served afterwards. For visitors the cost will be £5.

Cromarty History Society now meets on the third Tuesday of each month, September‐April and occasionally during the summer