Childrens Homes 1948

[dovecote]

Can anyone help with the location and name of Childrens` homes in and around
Kirkcaldy in 1948.

Thankyou
Dovecote

[kirstyfairfull]

You can try the Archives at Markinch
The fifedirect website has a link to Andrew Dowsey at the centre he s very good.
I worked in St Olaves Childern,s home in East Albert Road  in the late 60,s but can,t remember when it opened.
Christine.

[jac2]

Hi

St Olaf's children's home Whytescauseway Kirkcaldy. mum applied for a job there in 1951. It moved after this time. I believe the house is now an insurance company it was right next to the Baptist Church.

jac2

[dovecote]

Thankyou both for your information.

Will give the website a visit.

Dovecote

[jac2]

St Olafs whytecauseway kirkcaldy and the baptist church next to it

[Brian Rae]

You can try the Archives at Markinch
The fifedirect website has a link to Andrew Dowsey at the centre he s very good.
I worked in St Olaves Childern,s home in East Albert Road  in the late 60,s but can,t remember when it opened.
Christine.

Hi Christine you probably don't remember me, I was in st olafs late 60s as a kid, you looked after me, was a great place.  Childrens homes there are loads, valley gardens childrens home was at 19 valley gardens, think it belongs to the council offices now ,  pitteuchar childrens home in tantallon avenue in glenrothes,  old folks home now, theres many around but they never look like childrens homes just ordinary houses.  if I remember anymore ill post them , ive been in a few, just cant remember half of them.

[Sheilcrm]

Hi, I know this thread is an old one... I'm hoping you can help.
I was adopted from birth in 1951 and recently discovered i had a sister who was in care from birth until she died in 1967. I know she stayed at St Olaf's on and off throughout this time.
My sisters name was Kathleen Cotter. She also liveed in Montrose.
I managed to find a news paper detailing Kathleen being gifted a doll from under the Christmas tree by the Lord Provest of Kirkcaldy in 1956.
I'd be very grateful if anyone could share any information about Kathleen.

Thank you
sheila

[kirstyfairfull]

Hi Sheilcrm , I had a look at Scotlands people  there is a birth & death for Kathleen Kenney Cotter born 1950 in Kirkcaldy who died in Montrose 1967 age 17 yrs ,is this yours if so you can buy credits from SP .You,ll be able to look at the certificates & buy them . Christine .

[dowdstree]

Hi Sheilcrm welcome to rootschat.

I cannot give you any information about your sister but do you have a copy of her birth and death certificates?

As kirstyfairfull said these are available from Scotlands people. I may be able to help you with the death certificate if you reply to this post.

Dorrie