Houstories, Farms & Families

Our Families & the Houses & Farms where they Lived

Every house and every farm has a story and many a story has been lost as the people who occupied Strath Taieri houses and farms over the years have gone to their graves leaving their stories untold.

Houstories is a small but growing series of narratives by various contributors telling us what they know about local houses and farms, some of which are still serving as homes or as visitor accommodation; some are now empty shells and in some cases they have succumbed to fire, decay or the wrecking ball.

Click on any of the links to view the named Houstory:

Beattie House, Cardigan Street, Middlemarch

Atkinson House, Cardiff Street, Middlemarch

Humphreys/Elliot House, Garthmyl, Middlemarch

Louisa Roberts Hospital

Click on any of the links to view the named Family Story:

Gillies (James & Mary)’s Family Story

McHardy Family Story

Matheson Family Story

We welcome new information, photos, documents etc pertaining to existing Houstories, Farm Stories or Family Stories. Also suggestions and supporting information for new Houstories, Farm Stories or Family Stories. Please click on the button below if you can help.