Elected ARSA: 1 March 1893
David Robertson was born in 1834 and served his apprenticeship in the office of David Cousin, City Architect. He spent most of his early career as Consulting Architect of the United Presbyterian Church for the east of Scotland.
He designed North Morningside United Free Church in Edinburgh in the Norman style of architecture and though widely admired, received a considerable amount of criticism at the time of its erection. He was an originator of The Scottish Arts Club and was elected Associate of the Academy in 1893.
