A place to do business

The pubs in castleton hotel offers great food, with a lovely breakfast and delicious meals. Bring along your dog to the bar, they are most welcome. Set in the beautiful stone village of Wykeham and dating back to the 17th century, The Downe Arms Country Inn forms part of the Dawnay Estate.

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In 1878 he was entertained to dinner by the contractors of Alloa, and presented with a handsome silver epergne, emblematical of architecture, on his retiral from active business. When the "Old Road" was opened up for feuing, and became known as Claremont, he built the first range of houses in that commanding situation, – the first one across the bridge being his own residence. When quite a young man, he went to Edinburgh, where he went through a course of study and practice of architecture, and in 1826 he returned to his native town and began business as master joiner and architect, as he frequently combined the two by drawing the plans of a house, or alterations and repairs. He first of all learned the trade of joiner, but his aim was much higher than merely the bench. Mr John Melvin may be said to have been the great man of the family, as by his abilities, great force of character.

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School days, except to the more attentive, were not carried under such pleasant conditions as now, and most of them were glad when they got clear of it, and started work usually at an early age. Indeed, it would be difficult to imagine what further improvements in teaching could be devised, for an ordinary school any place was thought good enough in those days, if children could be crammed in at all. This school was built about 1837, – the foundation stone being laid with full Masonic honours, with a procession in which all the scholars in town took part. On the site of this school the new School Board at once started and built what is now the Burgh School. In the early forties, it had William Brodie as teacher, who was succeeded in 1846 by William Duncan Bruce, known in our own days as Dr Bruce. Adjoining it, however, is a new and splendidly equipped school for Secondary or Higher Education – the whole school built and furnished by the munificence of Alex.

It must be confessed that under the stair was often in a dirty, insanitary condition that would not be tolerated now-a-days. And so having started, every other year saw the process going on of new business blocks being erected, or the old ones modernised, until now, with few exceptions, East Mill Street is quite transformed from what it was long ago. After the National Bank was built there was no more re-building until 1870, when the good old firm of Messrs R. Carmichael & Sons, clothiers and drapers, set about removing their old premises and erecting the large three storey building as we now know it.

"Really nice place that fitted our needs in terms of space and location."

In 1892 Mr Mitchell celebrated his business jubilee, on which occasion he was entertained to dinner and presented with a handsome easy chair and marble clock with side ornaments. In his younger days he was a Volunteer, and was present at the review in 1861. Mr Morison was one of our best known townsmen, and belonged to an old Alloa family. After retiring from business he continued in weak health for some time, and died on July 19, 1896, aged 58 years. Mr Lambert’s only son James was quite a young man at his father’s death, but as soon as possible took over the management of the work, and carried it on for some years, but unfortunately his health gave way, and he took a journey to the Levant in hopes of improving.

He was succeeded by the present minister, the Rev. Charles Robson, who came from Inverness. He was succeeded in the collegiateship by the Rev. Daniel McLean in 1874, and on Mr McDowall’s resignation through failing health, he became sole minister there until his death, which took place suddenly on 2nd September, 1903. In 1862 he received as colleague the Rev. A. S. Matheson, a young and popular preacher who continued for 11 years, and then accepted a call to Bootle, but is now in Dumbarton. At this period its minister was the Rev. Peter McDowall, then in the prime of life and usefulness, who was spared to be the minister there for the long period of 53 years. On the site of the present Moncrieff Church stood its predecessor, the old Secession Church, also, a plain barn-like structure, which in 1850 made way for the present church. His successor was the Rev. William Thomson, who died in 1887; and was succeeded by the present minister, the Rev. Robert MacKenzie, an able and powerful preacher.

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• Our chefs create exquisite menus using the finest locally sourced ingredients, promising a memorable dining experience for you and your guests.
• When ready for business he began as clerk in the Caledonian Railway offices, Perth.
• We recently spent a wonderful 4 days at this beautiful sight.
• Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
• Be that as it may, the Secession, and as we best remember it, the United Presbyterian Church, has in a very large degree benefitted intellectually and financially by having such a family included in their Church life and membership.
• The Glass Works was then in full swing, and carried on a large trade, foreign competition having as yet not made its appearance to hamper our home industries.

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The high esteem in which Mr Fotheringham and his family were held would have secured the success of any bank branch for which Mr Fotheringham was agent, so that the Clydesdale were fortunate in securing such an agent, so honourable and influential. In that season of great perplexity kind friends rallied round Mr Fotheringham, and through the influence of several of our leading townsmen, the Clydesdale Bank were induced to take up the business, with Mr Fotheringham as agent. Mr Fotheringham, although of a quiet, unobtrusive disposition, yet from his many endearing qualities was a great favourite amongst business men. Unfortunately, while still in middle life, various phases of bodily trouble manifested themselves, which laid him aside for some time, and which ultimately brought on his death, which occurred in 1889, aged 51 years, to the great grief of his wife and family of sons and daughters.

After an interregnum period in which there was no stated precentor, Mr James Dawson was appointed, and continued for a few years until he left the district. "Auld Tammy," as he was called, was a noted singer in his day, but by the period we are dealing with he was not so much to the front. In the Moncrieff Church better known in those days as the "Townhead," there were the two Martins – father and son. Mr Bowie, possessing a fine tenor voice, and having a natural bent for the study of music, early in life went through a course of training to fit him for the post of leader of praise, which he first of all received in Stirling, and then was elected to the post he held and adorned so long. Mr Henry Methven, it may be mentioned, was several years precentor in the West U.P. Church, both in the old church, and a year or two after the new church was built, and was supported by a good choir at that time.

The woodland trails are ideal for dog walking so you’ll probably see plenty of other owners on a fine day. The country inn is housed in a converted 17th-century farmhouse and located in fine position in the village opposite the church. From the High Wood Brow viewpoint there are great views over the River Derwent Valley.The forest is located just to the east of the expansive Dalby Forest. Upon booking your big day at this hotel, their events staff will be on-hand to make sure that everything runs smoothly. The Downe Arms Hotel has 10 individually designed suites for you and your guests. The bar also offers a splendid selection of ales, lager, wine, champagne, cocktails, and much more.

The "Old Mill," as it was known afterwards, was built adjoining the burn, a water-wheel being the driving power. With these preliminary sentences we will proceed to notice the different members of the family. Be that as it may, the Secession, and as we best remember it, the United Presbyterian Church, has in a very large degree benefitted intellectually and financially by having such a family included in their Church life and membership. (Still according to folk lore), that is assigned as the reason for the family being always warmly attached to the Secession or Dissenting Churches.