Dictionary of Scottish Architects facts for kids

The Dictionary of Scottish Architects is a special online collection of information. It's like a huge digital book about architects who worked in Scotland between 1660 and 1980. You can find out about their lives and all the buildings they designed.

What is the Dictionary of Scottish Architects?

The Dictionary of Scottish Architects, often called DSA, is a free online database. Think of it as a giant website filled with facts. It helps people learn about architects from the past.

What kind of information can you find?

• Biographical information: This means details about the architects' lives. You can learn where they were born, where they studied, and important things they did.
• Their works: This lists all the buildings and projects they designed. It's a great way to see what kind of buildings they created.

Who created this amazing resource?

The DSA was first launched in 2006. It was put together by a team of experts. This team was led by Professor David Walker. He was a professor at the University of St Andrews. An "Emeritus Professor" is a retired professor who still has a special connection to their university.

What architects are included?

The database tries to include every known architect who worked in Scotland.

• If an architect was based in Scotland, all their known buildings are listed.
• If an architect was from England or Ireland, only the buildings they designed in Scotland are included.

Who looks after the Dictionary now?

The Dictionary of Scottish Architects is still available for free. It is now managed and paid for by Historic Environment Scotland. This organization helps protect and share Scotland's history. They took over from a group called Historic Scotland in 2015.