John More Dick Peddie

1853–1921 (age 68)

Biography

John More Dick Peddie left a lasting imprint on Edinburgh through civic and commercial buildings distinguished by careful proportion and thoughtful detail. He approached each commission with a desire to marry utility with beauty, ensuring that the city’s evolving skyline reflected both modern needs and artistic restraint.

Beside his architectural practice, he mentored younger architects and took an interest in the preservation of historic structures, making him a trusted voice in shaping the capital’s built heritage.

Did you know John More Dick Peddie?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Dean Cemetery

James Stevenson
1786–1866 (age 80)
Dean Cemetery
James Stevenson was a respected merchant whose integrity helped sustain commerce and community confidence.
James David Forbes
1809–1868 (age 59)
Dean Cemetery
James David Forbes was a gifted writer who brought scientific curiosity to a wide audience through his graceful prose.
Elsie Inglis
1864–1917 (age 53)
Dean Cemetery
Elsie Inglis was a pioneering Scottish physician who overcame gender barriers to establish a distinguished medical caree...
Alexander Robertson MacEwen
1856–1916 (age 60)
Dean Cemetery
Byrom Bramwell
1847–1931 (age 84)
Dean Cemetery
A devoted physician who combined rigorous scholarship with compassionate care.
Theodore Marshall
1846–1909 (age 63)
Dean Cemetery
Theodore Marshall was a man of quiet resolve whose integrity guided his life and work.