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Robert Reid (8 November 1774 – 20 March 1856) was the King’s architect and surveyor for Scotland from 1827 to 1839. He is responsible for a number of public works particularly the façade of Parliament Square in Edinburgh which houses the Court of Session.Reid also contributed to the layout of Charlotte Square in the city following fellow architect Robert Adam’s death constructing a home for himself there (No. 44) and completing the design for West Register House (formerly St George’s Church).
