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Midlothian / Re: Harvieston
« on: Monday 25 October 10 13:25 BST (UK)  »
I was until recently a tenant at Harvieston House ... the oaks still  stand; there are indeed many more trees surrounding the housa - - an 'arboretum' was planted in the 70s andf 80s to the front of the house...; the building on the outside of the house side of the walled garden has become a cottage .

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Midlothian / Re: Harvieston
« on: Friday 11 September 09 23:29 BST (UK)  »
yes, sadly the house is in poor condition - but none the less it is still a special place for those of us fortunate enough to live here!

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Midlothian / Re: Harvieston
« on: Tuesday 27 January 09 13:01 GMT (UK)  »
I have become interested in the house because I live in the area.

I have heard many local stories attached to it and its various uses during the 20th century.

I have walked around its grounds and found the remains of pathways and also a long ruined and overgrown bridge over the Gore.

Having long lived in the area - I simply felt it was time to 'check out' the big house so hidden amongst the trees.

I remember Alastair Anderson well - in fact 20  or more years ago I  worked as a supply (relief) teacher) in the area and on more than one occasion I took Alastair's class when he was unwell. I have been an occasional attender at Gorebridge History Society meetigs and have their publications.

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Midlothian / Re: Harvieston
« on: Sunday 25 January 09 13:17 GMT (UK)  »
Hallo Roy

( your posts are getting through!)

It is fascinating to read of your family's connection with the house.

It is currently in use as flats as it has been for the last 30 or so years.

No new building has begun yet but it won't be long before the tree lined driveway is no more and is swallowed into a housing development.

My own lookups into the place brought up the name Smith in the 1841 and 1851 census returns.





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Midlothian / Re: Harvieston
« on: Wednesday 14 January 09 13:48 GMT (UK)  »
Hi jean jeanie

I am certain of the spelling. I live in the area. There is Harvieston House and the once associated farm, as well as a number of other local uses of the word - the cemetry mentioned lies nearby.

srdy

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Midlothian / Re: Harvieston
« on: Wednesday 14 January 09 13:42 GMT (UK)  »
Hi

Harvieston House was in use as a private residence until sometime in the 1920s then passed from private ownership.

I understand first as a hotel and later as a 'home' for disadvantaged people  - -I can't be mre precise- run by a religious group.

In the 1960s it was divided into a number of flats, and is still remaining in the ownership of that family.

Thank you for your info re Temerance hotel.
srdy

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Midlothian / Harvieston
« on: Wednesday 14 January 09 08:50 GMT (UK)  »
Looking for information about Harvieston, Midlothian?

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