Robert Adam

(1728–92)

Born in Kirkcaldy, Scottish architect and interior designer, and leader of the British Neo-Classical revival.

Works

• Adelphi, London (1769–71, demolished 1936) - worked with brother James Adam.
• Charlotte Square (1791).
• Culzean Castle, Ayrshire (1772–92).
• General Register House (1774).
• Interiors of Harewood House, Luton Hoo, Syon House and Osterley Park.
• University of Edinburgh, Old College (1789–94).