Background
McBride was born in Edinburgh in June 1853.
McBride was born in Edinburgh in June 1853.
He lived at 8 Hope Street just off Charlotte Square, facing his stoneyard at 7 Hope Street Lane (now built over). He died in December 1903. He is buried in the northern extension of Dean Cemetery in western Edinburgh.
His grave is on the south side of the north path, towards the centre of the path, in the second row back.
lieutenant holds a fine bronze head depicting McBride, carved by Henry Snell Gamley.