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Alexander Campbell (3 July 1764 - 15 May 1824) was a Scottish painter. He was also a early travel writer, writing tours of Scotland; and a organist and music master in Edinburgh. Walter Scott was one of his pupils. He studied medicine.

Life
His father was Colin Campbell.

His mother was Katharine Bower.

Alexander Campbell was born on 3 July 1764 in Edinburgh.

He married Sarah Cargill (1752 - 8 March 1832) in Edinburgh, on 25 May 1790. This was Sarah's second marriage as she first married Major Ranald Macdonell of Keppoch around 1771.

Art
He was a topographical artist, mainly working in pen and sepia.

His travel book Journey from Edinburgh through parts of North Britain was published in 1802.

Death
He died on 15 May 1824 in Edinburgh. He is buried in Canongate Churchyard.