To be published on 14th February 2017 An extract from “The History of Crossbasket Castle” by Paul Veverka (c) 1904 – George Neilson’s remaining ownership of Crossbasket passed by quite unremarkably except for a time during April 1904. On 7th and 8th April 1904, a legal agreement was drafted between George and Mr. David Borrie […]
An Extract from my book ,”The History of Crossbasket Castle” by Paul Veverka (c) 2016 1901 – The census reveals that the east Lodge House was being shared by 4 servants. 20 year old John Birkmyre and Edward Sommerville who groomed the horses and domestic servants 24 year old Margaret Merson and 37 year […]
A stunning Satellite aerial photo of Crossbasket Castle taken in Summer 2016. You can see how beautiful the grounds are, the old abandoned road in and new new car park and landscaping. The new house on the left hand side, the addition of the ballroom behind the castle and of course the nursery in […]
Extract from “The History of Crossbasket Castle” by Paul Veverka Around this same time (1859), the orchards were now more established in the fields at the north east end of the estate. There is still evidence of fruit trees in that area. Pictured in March 2008, is an apple tree, which produces fruits every […]
On Wednesday 8th June 2016, I was honoured to be invited along for dinner at the newly renovated Crossbasket Castle to provide some history on tap, to the dinner guests that evening. That warm evening, I got to dine 7 courses with a full wine taster and enjoyed some excellent company. It was my chance also […]
I thought I would clear up a few points often asked about Crossbasket. Accompanying photos were taken by myself at Crossbasket Estate back on 23rd March 2015, during the renovation. Clarification 1 – Is it Crossbasket or Crossbaskets or Cross Basket? It is Crossbasket. There are no historical records stating the word “Crossbaskets”, which seems […]
I thought I would upload some of the photos I took of Crossbasket being renovated last year. These photos date from March 2015 and feature outside the renovation before the gardens were tended to. Pictured is the commencement of the grand ballroom extension, some exterior shots of the estate and where the Lee Burn meets […]