Ian Begg (architect)

Ian McKerron Begg (23 June 1925 – 26 November 2017) was a Scottish architect, known for his work with Scottish castles and their restoration. He attended the Edinburgh College of Art and he served in World War II; he trained with the United States Navy to become a pilot in the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.

For other uses, see Ian Begg (disambiguation).

Ian Begg
Ian Begg (2013)
Born
Ian McKerron Begg

(1925-06-23)23 June 1925
Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Died26 November 2017(2017-11-26) (aged 92)
Plockton, Scotland
Resting placeBalmacara Cemetery
CitizenshipBritish
Alma materEdinburgh College of Art
OccupationArchitect
Spouses
  • Agnes
  • Ruth née Fisken
PartnerLennox Savage
Children5
AwardsNigel Tranter Memorial Award
PracticeIan Begg Architect

Begg led the restoration of many castles including Muckrach Castle. He also built his own tower house castle which was completed in 1992. He named the tower house "Ravens' Craig" and it is four storeys tall. He has served as an adviser for the National Trust for Scotland and vice president of the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland.

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