LOTHIAN ESTATES

The replanting of the historic Wellingtonia Avenue at Monteviot is dedicated to the memory of The Rt Hon Lord Johnston PC QC, Lothian Family trustee from 1979 to 2008. The final tree was planted by Lady Johnston on 22nd March 2010, seen here with Lord Lothian and Mr Colin Strang Steel

In June 2010 the farm tenants were entertained to lunch by Lord and Lady Lothian

The Scottish Ploughing Championships 2010 and the European Vintage and Five Nations Ploughing Championships took place at Upper Nisbet Farm on 23/24 October.

Thanks to Ian at www.ianoliverphoto.co.uk

The Scottish Ploughing Championships 2010 and the European Vintage and Five Nations Ploughing Championships took place at Upper Nisbet Farm on 23/24 October.

Thanks to Ian at www.ianoliverphoto.co.uk

Looking towards Nisbet, the extent of the flooding is all too clear.

A celebration BBQ at Harestanes followed by a bonfire on Penielheugh, complete with piper, to mark the Queen's 50 years on the throne

A concerted effort to dig out the Ferniehirst Castle driveway

Roads turned into rivers in the Estate village of Nisbet.

Repairs to the Bridge at Ancrum Bridgend.

Damage to Monteviot Suspension bridge after floods. Later re-built by Army.

A bonfire held on Penielheugh to mark the anniversary of VE Day

Major repairs are carried out to the viewing platform at the top of the monument

Floods at the Old Railway Bridge, Kirkbank near Ormiston.

The army rebuilds the bridge

Resting place of Gen Sir Thomas Monteath Douglas, K.C.B. 1787-1868, of Stonebyres, Lanarkshire who married the only surviving daughter of Sir William Monteath Scott of Ancrum. He served with the 35th Bengal Infantry for 40 years. The building was completed before his death and a date of 1864 is inscribed on a corner stone. An inscription above the door reads:-

IN MEMORY OF
GENERAL SIR THOMAS MONTEATH DOUGLAS K.C.B.
OF STONEBYRES LANARKSHIRE
WHO DIED XV111 OCTOBER MDCCCLXV111