Month: March 2026
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Traquair archives
Looking though the treasure trove of documents from the Traquair archives, this set was fascinating. It is plans for enclosing the mineral well at The Wells. We don’t think it was ever built – there is no sign of it. Does anyone know anything about it?These plans are displayed courtesy of the Traquair House Charitable…
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The 7th Earl waxes lyrical
St Ronan’s Wells was built by the 7th Earl of Traquair in 1826 to provide somewhere where the leisured classes could take the waters at their ease without getting their boot wet and dirty. Before then it was a muddy field with a bench. It transformed Innerleithen from a hamlet with 400 people to a…
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Traquair Archive
St Ronan’s Wells was built by the 7th Earl of Traquair in 1826 to provide somewhere where the leisured classes could take the waters at their ease. Before then it was a muddy field with a bench. It transformed Innerleithen from a hamlet with 400 people into a bustling town in the summer with nearly…