William Wilson

William Wilson

21 July 1905

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William Wilson was born on 21 July 1905 in Edinburgh. He studied at Edinburg College of Art, Royal College of Art in London, and in Germany. Wilson was a map-maker before becoming a print-maker, watercolour painter, and stained glass artist. In 1937 he opened his own studio in Edinburgh and began producing works, including hundreds of stained glass windows for churches around Scotland. In 1948 he competed in the London Summer Olympics in Art Competitions and though he did not place, he had other achievements: he was a member of the Royal Scottish Academy and was appointed OBE. He died on 16 March 1972.

Between 1950 and 1967 he designed and created four of the stained glass windows that are currently in St Salvator's Chapel.

16 March 1927