The Scottish War Memorials Project

DerekR · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject: Sir Robert Lorimer

Although much of his work, and reputation, was in the sphere of domestic architecture, Lorimer also carried out significant public works. Principal amongst these include his design for the new chapel for the Knights of the Thistle in St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh in 1911. He received a knighthood for his efforts and went on to gain the commission for the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle in 1919, subsequently opened by the Prince of Wales in 1927.
He also designed Kelso and Selkirk War memorials.
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john burnett · Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 483 Location: Fife

Thanks to Mrs Aase Goldsmith for photos of Lorimer family grave plot.

DerekR · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:33 pm Post subject:

He also designed the Caddonfoot War Memorial.
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Keptie · Joined: 24 Feb 2009 Posts: 350 Location: Angus

He also designed the Chancel steps War Memorial at St Marys Scottish Episcopal Church Arbroath and the Chancel steps war memorial in the St Andrew's Scottish Episcopal Cathedral in Inverness too .