Bryce, David, RSA
1803 – 1876
The son of a builder architect, David Bryce was educated at the Royal High School and then worked with his father. In circa 1825 he became an assistant to William Burn the country house architect becoming his partner from 1841 until 1850. Bryce then took over Burn's house and office at 131 George Street and worked and lived here for the rest of his life with the practice being taken over by his nephew John after his death. Bryce worked on many public buildings in Edinburgh including Fettes College and the New Royal Infirmary, he also designed the bases for a number of public monuments including the Albert Memorial Statue in Charlotte Square. His output also included churches and domestic work. He exhibited at the RSA from 1851 until 1875, he became an Associate Member of the RSA in 1851 and an Academician in 1856.
