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« on: Tuesday 14 July 09 17:41 BST (UK) »
Hi Mairi, had a look at the row of cottages south of the castle, the date on the gable end reads 1895. There is no other evidence standing of any cottages of the age, there are 3 stone buildings all within a few hundred metres of the castle, Huntingtower house, Mains of Huntingtower farm and i believe the other one is called the white house.all fairly large homes, and I'm guessing probably date from the 1800's, it is possible the cottages built in 1895 could have been built on the grounds the cottages you are looking for if they had become derelict?? I have spoken to a few other local people and all are agreed the area known as Huntingtowerfield is over between the clock tower and the hotel, the hotel used to be the bleach works owners home, is it possible your relatives was a gardiner on the estate?? Will investigate further for you, am heading away till Saturday, will get back in touch next week.
Regards
Steve