Douglas Strachan

Douglas Strachan
The east window of Paisley Abbey, by Strachan
Born
Robert Douglas Strachan

26 May 1875
Aberdeen, Scotland
Died20 November 1950(1950-11-20) (aged 75)
NationalityBritish
EducationGray's School of Art
Royal Scottish Academy
Known forStained glass, painting, murals
Notable workScottish National War Memorial windows, Peace Palace windows
MovementArts and Crafts Movement
SpouseElsie Isabel Cromar

Douglas Strachan (26 May 1875, Aberdeen, Scotland – 20 November 1950) is considered the most significant Scottish designer of stained glass windows in the 20th century. He is best known for his windows at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, at Edinburgh's Scottish National War Memorial and in cathedrals and churches throughout the United Kingdom. He is also known for his paintings, murals, and illustrations.