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Falkirk Herald - Wednesday 30th December 1886

There is an article about a supper and dance at Westquarter Mansion House. It was hosted by Mr and Mrs Fenton Livingstone of Westquarter. There were 90 guests. The ladies had refreshments. The men played chess, dominies and draughts.

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The Falkirk Herald – Saturday 28The Falkirk Herald – Saturday 28thth December 1895December 1895

Mrs Fenton Livingstone – Thanking everyone for the gift of a Lamp.

“There was no need, I can assure you, to present me with such a handsome and costly gift to convince me of your friendship on coming to Westquarter for ever since I have been here I have received nothing but kindness from my husbands friends.”

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Wednesday 27Wednesday 27thth August 1924 August 1924

Wednesday 29Wednesday 29thth June 1898 June 1898

A Sunday School outing to Westquarter!

Mr and Mrs Orr occupying Westquarter House for the summer were away but left instructions with the servants.

The Falkirk Herald – Saturday 23The Falkirk Herald – Saturday 23rdrd July 1870 July 1870 – Article about the Lairds of Callendar.– Article about the Lairds of Callendar.

The Falkirk Herald – Wednesday The Falkirk Herald – Wednesday 2929thth June 1904 June 1904

Reports about Westquarter children's day can be found in many Newspapers. This one tells of a procession of over 2000 children

Dundee Courier – Monday 13Dundee Courier – Monday 13thth June June 1932 1932

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