The Redevelopment…
The Steading redevelopment began in March 2016 after three years in the planning.
Originally built in the mid 1800s as a grain mill to serve the parish, it had a wooden mill that was powered by water from the Legerwood pond.
The development of large farm machinery taking over from such extensive human labour meant that a new grain drier and storage facility had to be built. The building was, therefore, adapted in 1957 to host a diesel-fired grain drier, storage bins and other grain handling equipment.
The need to diversify farm income, and a want to preserve the beautiful historic buildings led the Scott Aitons to look into the options. Peter’s job as a Building Surveyor meant that he was well placed to lead the project from inception to completion. Everyone’s efforts, and a fantastic team of local tradesmen, turned the Legerwood Steading from dilapidated farm buildings to luxury accommodation in eighteen months.
Our photos below should give an impression of the scale of the task.
REDEVELOPMENT PHOTO GALLERY
The Mill House end of the Legerwood Steading refurbishment was granted £50,000 towards the total project cost under the Scottish Border LEADER Programme 2014-2020. The team at Legerwood were extremely grateful for the grant which allowed the Mill House end of the Steading to be completed immediately after the Mixing House end. Without this we would not have been up and running by the end of 2017.
