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Description: | Monument to James Reid of Auchterarder. Standing, draped portrait statue of James Reid of Auchterarder, on a pedestal of grey granite inset with relief panels (see MRN: SP/001/2) Additional Information: James Reid of Auchterarder and Hyde Park Locomotive works (1823-1894). Born in Kilmaurs, became a blacksmith's assistant then moved to Greenock as an engineer with Scott, Sinclair & Co., becoming their chief assistant in 1850. The following year he became manager of the Hyde Park Locomotive Works at Anderston, Glasgow, and its sole partner in 1876 after buying out its owner, Walter M. Neilson. A local benefactor, he donated funds for the erection of the bandstand and Winter Gardens in Springburn Park, and served on the boards and committees of several institutions including Sprinburn School Board. He was elected Lord Dean of Guild in 1893, President of the Institute of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland 1882-84, and served as a J.P. for the counties of Lanark and Perth. An enthusiastic art collector, he donated many of his paintings to Glasgow and served as President of the R.G.I.F.A. in 1891-94. He died whilst playing golf at St. Andrews | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Sculptor: John, William Goscombe | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=7827... | Go to resource |
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