Professor Alexander Stoddart FRSE was honoured by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2008 and remains the King’s Sculptor in Ordinary in Scotland. Sandy is Scotland’s most distinguished neo-classical sculptor with a long list of public monuments to his name. His works include sculptures of David Hume and Adam Smith, philosophers of the Scottish Enlightenment, ion the Royal Mile in Edinburgh; the monument to John Witherspoon unveiled by HRH the Princess Royal in Paisley with a duplicate cast erected before the University Chapel in Princeton, New Jersey, USA; and, of great interest in Galloway, the James Clerk Maxwell monument commissioned by the RSE in George Street Edinburgh. He also undertakes significant works in the United States of America.
Born in Edinburgh, Sandy attended the John Neilson School in Paisley then entered Glasgow School of Art where he graduated then undertook postgraduate studies at the University of Glasgow. He was awarded a doctorate of the University of the West of Scotland in 1997.
In the midst of his busy life he finds time for public talks in Scotland, England and America.
This is a rare opportunity to hear Sandy talk in Dumfries, his last visit to the Crichton was in 2012. We hope you will be able to join us.
This lecture is sponsored by the University of the West of Scotland
The lecture will start at 2 pm (doors open from 1:45 pm) and will be followed by a cream tea at 3:30 pm. Pre-booking required (limited places for the lecture only may be available at the door, subject to availability).
To secure your place, please state whether you would like a place for lecture only or lecture followed by cream tea, contact:
Tel: 07871 475930 or 01387 203908 Email: mail@crichtonfoundation.com
Crichton Foundation, Grierson House, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4ZE
There is no charge to attend however, your support is vital to allow us to continue to achieve our charitable aims and make a real difference for the students of the Crichton Campus. Donations are always welcome and can be made in the following ways:
Cash: a collection box will be available at the event
Online: BACS payment to Clydesdale Bank, sort code: 82.62.12, account no: 50382367
Phone: Please call 07871 475930 to make a donation by debit or credit card, you will also be able to make a donation by card in person at the event
Post: Please send your cheque (payable to Crichton Foundation) to
Crichton Foundation, Grierson House, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4ZE
Scottish Charity Number: SC024589
Scottish Guarantee Company Number: SC361942
Registered office: Grierson House, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4ZE