Ian Begg | |
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| Born | Ian McKerron Begg 23 June 1925 Kirkcaldy, Scotland |
| Died | 26 November 2017 (aged 92) Plockton, Scotland |
| Resting place | Balmacara Cemetery |
| Citizenship | British |
| Alma mater | Edinburgh College of Art |
| Occupation | Architect |
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| Partner | Lennox Savage |
| Children | 5 |
| Awards | Nigel Tranter Memorial Award |
| Practice | 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.
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.