Hermiston, Midlothian
Hermiston maps
Historic maps of Hermiston and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Hermiston maps
Historic map of Scotland
Illustrated Victorian map of Midlothian
Memories of Hermiston
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Midlothian memories
Spent many, many years visiting grandparents in Caste Craig then in West Mains with my parents John and Pam Watson. My father John was the only child of Hugh and Maggie Watson, whom we went to visit each year. We spent time visiting relatives in Biggar, Largs, Sea Mill, infact we spent time travelling all over the Border area, and always... [more]
Shared on 16 August 2007
Torwoodlee Lodge until we emigrated to Canada
I spent many summers at Torwoodlee Lodge with my Nanny (Jessie Scott Stewart) and a great uncle, Robert Brockie. As soon as school was out Mum, one of my brothers and myself would pack and catch the train to Glasgow, another to Edinburgh and finally board the bus headed for Galashiels. We'd get off at Torwoodlee Lodge which was within walking... [more]
Shared on 04 June 2009
A lovely and historical summer.
My wife and I spent two months living in Melrose the summer of 2001. It was our home base as we travelled throughout the borders and the rest of Scotland. We chose Melrose for it's charm and convenience and rented Bow Cottage off Abbey Street, from Louise Buchanan, Jimmy Johnston's daughter. The cottage was perfect. My paternal side of the family... [more]
Shared on 25 January 2008
A London Evacuee''s Memories of Midlem.
I was evacuated from London before the German bombs started falling. I think it was in 1939 or 1940 that I arrived at The Manse. I was evacuated to Midlem, Selkikshire TD7 4QE modern postcode, on the Scottish Borders. The address was:-
The Manse
Russell Place
Midlem
SELKIRK
TD7 4
I think that "Russell Place" and the modern postal code... [more]
Shared on 30 June 2008
Extracts From Hermiston & Midlothian books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Hermiston, inspired by Frith photos.
Lord de Soulis, who held Hermitage, met with a bizarre end. Said to be a devotee of the black arts, he was abducted by his God-fearing tenants, rolled in a sheet of lead and taken to Ninestane Rig, a stone circle beyond Whitterhope Burn. There he was put upon a fire and melted alive.
This is an extract from Scottish Castles.
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