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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Midlothian => Topic started by: AsH62 on Friday 03 June 16 10:26 BST (UK)
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Hi. I am trying to trace the life of my great grandfather James Masterton 1866-1954.
I am very grateful for the help I have had on this site with the history and geography of Scotland and would like to ask again for some help please.
James was a gardener, his first child was born at Hansons Place, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, his second, third and fourth at Craigend Gardens, nr Milngavie, his fifth at Rochsoles Estate, Airdrie a sixth in Hamilton but I can't make out the name and then the final three were born at Newland Lodge, Newlandrig, Borthwick.
I have found a few of these places on the map but I am struggling with Newland Lodge, Newlandrig. I assume that there must have been a big garden nearby because James was the head gardener or foreman but I can't work out where this could be.
Does anyone know of any big houses or gardens near this address where James could have been working from 1905 ish-1912?
Thank you
Alison
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This does not directly answer your question, but you might be interested in this link.
https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Borthwick,_Midlothian,_Scotland
Ian
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Hi Alison
Should be somewhere in here....
http://maps.nls.uk/view/75524039#zoom=5&lat=5303&lon=6923&layers=BT
Hibee
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Hi Alison
I had an aunt (now deceased) who lived nearby which is why I am interested.
There was/is a Newlandburn Lodge in the Parish of Borthwick. Described here:
http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/scotland/midlothian/newlandrig#.V1GYhI-cHcu
Ian
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Hi and thank you Ian B and Hibee
As always, Rootschat is a brilliant help. The map is great and I am going to get a copy so that I can really understand the area.
When I looked at the map I wondered about Newlandburn Lodge as well. In 1907 Clarence Masterton was born in 'Newland Borthwick, Edinburgh' and his father James was a gardener Foreman. In 1909 Alexander was born in 'Newland Lodge, Borthwick, Edinburgh' and his father was the head gardener and then in 1912 Ronald was born in 'Newland Lodge, Newlandrig, Northwick, Edinburgh' and his father was a gardener. In the 1911 census they were at Newland Lodge. There is no mention of Newlandburn but then again there is no evidence of a Newland Lodge.
I have just had another look at the 1905 valuation rolls where James is the gardener at the 'Mansion house and gardens living in a cottage. The house seems to be owned by some Bishops and is called Barncluith. In the 'season' the tenant was Lord Ruthlow (?)
I have sent a request for information to Airdrie library and they might be able to help.
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Some info here on Barncluith http://portal.historic-scotland.gov.uk/designation/GDL00048 and here https://canmore.org.uk/site/203227/hamilton-barncluith-house-terraced-gardens-and-summer-houses
The gardens there certainly look to have been of some note :)
Monica
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Hi Monica
Two great replies in one day - thank you
Alison