Innerleithen
The following tables provides a register of Common Good assets held in respect of Innerleithen.
Where relevant, links to plans of land or buildings are provided.
Land
Name of Asset |
Ref No |
Location |
Description |
Plan page number(s) |
Memorial Hall, including the clock, offices and War Memorial |
IN014/01 IN014/02 IN014/03 IN018/01 IN018/02 |
Leithen Road, Innerleithen, EH44 6HU
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This property was originally acquired by the Innerleithen Burgh Council by donation from Henry Ballantyne in 1919. The title contains a declaration that the land is "for behoof of the community of the said Burgh" and a statement of intent that it is "for the purposes of a Town Hall and other Buildings as a Memorial in Innerleithen for those who have fallen in the War". The Memorial Hall is currently operated by Live Borders. |
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Damside Play Area |
IN023/01 |
Bond Street, Innerleithen |
The play area is situated on land donated to the Burgh Council in 1919 from Henry Ballantyne, on which the Memorial Hall was built. |
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Damside Park
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IN024/01 |
The Strand, Innerleithen |
This area of ground was donated to the Burgh Council in 1947 to be used for amenity purposes for benefit of inhabitants of Innerleithen - to be laid out with flower beds, shrubberies or other decorative plots and planted with suitable trees.
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Art and Artefacts
Name of asset |
Location |
Description |
Provost’s chain and medal |
St Ronans Wells Visitor Centre |
Gold chain and medal used for ceremonial purposes.
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Other notable assets
Name of asset |
Location |
Description |
Jubliee Clock |
Cleikum Mill |
This clock was purchased by public subscription to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887. Although it is now sited on private property, the Common Good maintains its operation |
The Cameron Memorial |
Leithen Road |
This memorial, although not sited on Common Good land, was erected in 1906 by public subscription. |