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Mr McLeod retired in 1870, and was succeeded by the Rev. George Elder, who early removed to Greenock. This congregation was a "hive" off the West Church in the days of the New Licht and Auld Licht controversy, but joined the Free Church when formed in 1843. He retired in 1875, and was succeeded by the Rev. James Wallace who went to Partick. The Melville Church in King Street is still the same in appearance as it was at this period.

• This space features give French windows that overlook the garden and ample room for up to 140 guests.
• These were the days of godly men as elders, and the Townhead Church had a good share of them.
• Mr Drysdale’s work was usually kept busy with various repairs and general smith work, and was afterwards carried on by two well-known and respected blacksmiths, Mr John McLachlan and Mr David Cock.
• There was also the large bakery business in the High Street, which, besides doing a good trade in the town, did a very extensive trade in the country, at least two carts going off every morning, with the bread packed in large boxes, and which altogether would make a large turnover.
• A large child friendly garden at the front, with quiet walks nearby.
• This hotel provides luggage storage and a first aid kit to ensure guests’ safety.

The Townhead Brewery is comparatively modern, being started fully fifty years ago by the late Mr Blair, and did a great trade for a number of years. The Grange Brewery was in the hands of Messrs Meiklejohn & Sons, and succeeded by Mr Maitland, who re-named it The Bass Crest Brewery, and managed it well during his life time, when it was acquired by a Company whose headquarters are in Newcastle. Where the works are situated there is no room for extension, and in consequence have had to extend in other parts of the town to cope with an increasing business. The Shore Brewery was long carried on by Messrs McNellan & Sons, and afterwards by Mr James Calder, and is now under the management of his son, our able townsman Provost Calder. The Alloa Brewery, founded by the Roy Family (and at the time one of the leading families of the town), was a good going business, but early in the sixties passed into the hands of the Messrs Arrol of Glasgow, and under the management of Mr A. T. Arrol it has been greatly modernised and extended.

Overview of The Downe Arms Country Inn

There was a rocky precipice on which the old Jail was perched, which had all to be blasted and levelled; one part of the works at the burnside had an expensive system of piling carried out before a safe foundation was secured. Without making any invidious distinctions, it is only the modest truth to say that the great bulk of expansion of business and extension of works have taken place during the business career and management of the head of the firm, our benevolent townsman, Mr John Thomson Paton. There was just the old original mill and one modern building in addition, which was extended to at least a third longer, employing 150 workers, as compared with 1300 at the present date, – a remarkable evidence of business growth and enterprise. Alloa is fortunate in having great variety of public works, although famed for yarn and ale, there are many industries, so that when dullness of trade comes on it is not so much felt generally as otherwise it might be.

David Steel

Mr Wallace had also a leading part in forming the Company that built the Corn Exchange. His services to the Corps were so much appreciated that in October, 1869, he was presented with a silver epergne and silver salver as a mark of their high appreciation of his services. In that Court his services were in much requisition, and he was most assiduous in furthering the interests of his clients.

On retiring the Earl and Countess (a daughter of Col. Youngson), with their family, took up residence at Tillicoultry House, so that the townspeople had opportunities of seeing his Lordship, as he frequently drove down to Alloa. The Commissioners and some friends outside the Board combined and gave a very good treat to the poor of the town in the Drill Hall, at which many leading townsmen and ladies did all they could to make their humble guests happy for one night in their lives. Before doing so, however, it may as well be stated here that, beside the three children mentioned, there were added to the family other four daughters and two sons, making a family of nine altogether, of which at the present period only five remain, well showing that grim death cannot be kept out of the palace any more than the cottage.

A public well in those days was like a good going washing-house of the present, where the wives foregathered and discussed the topics of the neighbourhood. Leaving the Square we come to Trongate, which extended from the Square down all the way to the "Auld Brig." One side of Trongate is now merged in Kilncraigs; the other side is still much the same in appearance as it was in the period under review. In those days it attracted considerable attention when one or more were taken in charge and marched off to be put under the care of "Wullie;" and if they got obstreperous, as sometimes happened, an immense crowd would follow that sometimes nearly filled the Square.

Places of Interest Nearby

Our ‘Was’ price shows the average price for this property over the last 90 days, so you can see how today’s price compares. There are good golf courses at Kirkbymoorside and Scarborough, a steam railway and trout fishing at Pickering, and castles, gardens and museums all close by including Helmsley Castle, Duncombe Park and Ryedale Folk Museum. With easy access to the market towns of Pickering, Malton and Helmsley and numerous attractions nearby, Hutton Buscel makes a perfect place to stay. The original 12th century church was altered in later periods and has been fully restored, and also has links to the famous Whitby Abbey.

Dawnay Estate is a major employer with over 100 workers in no fewer than 38 businesses, major of which are the pub, Wykeham Mature Plants, St Helen’s caravan site and the fisheries. Links are strong with Wykeham school so many school sporting events are held at the cricket ground. Built in 1882, the railway carried passengers until 1950. A Salmonella outbreak has been reported in Denmark with eight young people sick so far.

High season themed evenings

The property is in a quiet village location with countryside walks directly from the door. The large enclosed front garden provides safe outdoor space for your pets to exercise and play. A large dining area seats all 10 guests together for meals.

Coming, then, to the period we the downe arms castleton start from (1845), the Queen was the happy mother of three children – the Princess Royal, the Prince of Wales, and Prince Alfred. The Captain smiles and looks up, and rejoins – "Why, there he is coming into the hall." He was allowed to remain, but eventually was again ordered home with another escort, but they were not long back when the warrior was back again amongst them, determined to have a night of it. We are glad to say that Col. Harvey is still active, although retired from the service some years ago. In taking leave of Pastimes we cannot but see that the present generation is in a more fortunate position than the former one, as there are sports and pastimes carried on to suit all ages in life, from the young football or cricket club to the more advanced clubs, while those in middle life have bowling or golf.

He was treasurer for over 50 years, and to mark that event he was presented with his portrait in oil, and a tea service for Mrs Moir, on which occasion abundant testimony was borne to the love and esteem in which Mr Moir was held by minister and people. Mr Jamieson died, but his son Robert carried on the business, assisted by James Moir. He was succeeded in the business by Buchan Brothers, in whose hands the "Advertiser" is fully as vigorous and influential as ever. Mr Carmichael’s two sons, Robert and Alexander, succeeded him in the management of the business.