Standard Life insurance company bought the house, once the seat of Sir John Hay, in the early 1950s since when it has been a repositary for their documents and more recently holiday accommodation for SL staff. There is a wonderful picture of the staircase on this website - here - and another of the house from across the river - here.
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Kingsmeadows House
Standard Life insurance company bought the house, once the seat of Sir John Hay, in the early 1950s since when it has been a repositary for their documents and more recently holiday accommodation for SL staff. There is a wonderful picture of the staircase on this website - here - and another of the house from across the river - here.
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My mother came from Glasgow to Kingsmeadow House and gave birth to me in October 1942. I understand that the then owner very graciously offered her home to be a hospital for pregnant mothers. My mother said she was at the third window first floor on the right side where the mothers of Glasgow stayed. I was so lucky to visit Kingsmeadow in the eighties - I was so pleased to be greeted by a most kind and congeal custodian who first said, "Oh! Another one!" and then allowed us to walk the grounds.
ReplyDeleteI'm now living in America, but I would sure like to know the history of this fabulous place.
Maureen Lappin