Introduction
A proponent of the Scots Baronial style - blending Gothic with motifs from Scottish vernacular, notably castles - Bryce created some of the best quality Victorian buildings in Scotland. His work was mostly in southeast Scotland, principally in the capital.

One building which many people in Edinburgh often mention to me as being one of their favourites is the Bank of Scotland in St Andrew Square by David Bryce: it contains a beautiful unpedimented portico rising above a subtle podium, with generously-proportioned statues atop each column. The result is a rich but digestible composition that is very attractive. Another key building by Bryce in Edinburgh is Fettes College which can be seen from many points, especially in north Edinburgh. Again the architect seems to take building elements to their extreme with a huge, soaring tower.

David Bryce - Scottish Buildings:
Balcarres House (William Burn 1834), additions 1863
Balfour Castle, Shapinsay, Orkney 1846-50
Bank of Scotland, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (former British Linen Bank) 1846
The Bank of Scotland, The Mound, Edinburgh 1864-71
Cairnhill House 1840s
Carradale House, Carradale Bay, Kintyre 1844 (18th Century house extended)
Craigends House, Renfrewshire 1857; demolished 1971
Dalkeith Palace: conservatory & church with William Burn* 1850's
Dargavel House, Bishopton, redevelopment 1849
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Lauriston Place
Fettes College, Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh 1864-70
Free St. George's Church, Shandwick Place, Edinburgh 1867-69
Hamilton and Inches: refurbishment of 87 George St, Edinburgh 1835
Kinnaird Castle, Angus 1854
Leny, Callendar, 1845
Seacliffe, North Berwick 1841
Tollcross, Tollcross Park, Glasgow 1848
Torosay, Isle of Mull 1856

*David Bryce was a partner in William Burn's practice

David Bryce Buildings - Links:
David Bryce : Bank of Scotland The Mound
David Bryce : Dalkeith Palace: conservatory & church
David Bryce : Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
David Bryce : St. George's West Church




Fettes College - Scots Baronial style:

photo © adrian welch jan07
David Bryce : Fettes College

Robert Adam

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Key David Bryce Building:
Bank of Scotland, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh

Bank of Scotland Edinburgh © Adrian Welch
David Bryce : Bank of Scotland St Andrew Square

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Scottish Castles in Edinburgh & Lothian

Scottish Architects of the past

Suggestions for other David Bryce buildings welcome - text / photos: info@edinburgharchitecture.co.uk

David Bryce - Website: www.davidbryce.org.uk