More than 15 years ago Greta Clark’s husband Charlie was digging in his vegetable garden at the Scots Mining Company House in Leadhills when a tiny baby hedgehog crossed his path. He took it indoors to Greta who realised it needed care to survive. Further hoglets appeared that year and...
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Glen Franka Reservoir
Glen Franka Reservoir is an impounding reservoir on the Leadhills Estate. An impounding reservoir consists of a dam across a valley which acts to impound a natural stream of water. The exact date of completion is not clear but is thought to be around the mid-1860s (see description of works)...
The Lady Manners’ Scar and the Susanna Mine
The workings of the Susanna Vein, one of the great metal mines of Britain, is indicated by the great scar on the hillside known as Lady Manners’ Scar. General views of Lady Manners’ Scar The mine was originally worked by Thomas Foulis during the 16th Century and the scar probably...
Community development at the heart of collaborative working between village and estate
A meeting, which took place on 2nd September 2020 between members of Leadhills Community Company Ltd (LCCL) and representatives of Leadhills Estate, set out to develop a partnership approach in which the village and the Estate will work together towards a more sustainable future for the area. Chaired by John Ralph, Company Secretary of...
Leadhills Information Day – Information & Feedback
Leadhills Information Day – A1 Board Thank you for attending the recent drop in session with Lord Hopetoun and the Leadhills Estate team. Despite the weather, we were really pleased with the turn out and the feedback provided. The information we provided on the day can be viewed on the...
Invitation to Leadhills Estate – INFORMATION DAY
We have pleasure in inviting our local community to an exhibition where we will showcase ongoing plans for Leadhills Estate. DATE: 15th February 2018 TIME: Between 2pm & 7pm (drop in) VENUE: Leadhills Village Hall
Estate support community to resurace vital road
— http://www.carlukegazette.co.uk/news/leadhills-villagers-rebuild-the-road-themselves-1-4382689Leadhill’s Estate worked with the villagers and Community Council recently to help resurface a vital artery within the village. Store Brae has not been resurfaced since 1967 and was in a poor condition. This project is a great example of a community pulling together to make key improvements to the...
New Life on the Leadhills – – Dog Walker’s Guidelines
— http://www.outdooraccess-scotland.com/sites/default/files/docs/dog_owners_leaflet.pdfWe are very lucky to live and work in the Leadhill’s. The beautiful scenery provides a fabulous habitat for new life. We remind all dog owners of your responsibility when walking your pets in the area – please see the attached link to refresh yourself of The Outdoor Access rules for dog...
Leadhill’s Estate support Pre-school Charity Auction
The Leadhill’s Estate were delighted to donate a butchered lamb to the Leadhill’s Primary Pre School ‘Toddle Waddle’ on the 31st March. The Auction was to raise funds for the The Edinburgh Sick Kids Foundation. The Toddle Waddle was a huge success which all the children involved thoroughly enjoyed taking...
Estate working with Lowther Hills Ski Club to create a new facility
Leadills Estate is delighted to be working with a committed bunch of volunteers who wish to extend the ski facilities available at Leadhills. Plans are progressing well and we look forward to a continued partnership … and lots of great skiing!