Threipmuir Farm Steading
Threipmuir cottage came into existence in 1773 as part of the improvements in farming techniques then spreading through Scotland.
Previously, farming had generally been carried out on a small scale with individual tenants tending their own crops and livestock, a portion of which would be given to landowner in lieu of rent.
The 18th century saw a change to farming methods where fields began to be enclosed and crops and livestock reared in much greater quantities. The farms were still generally run by tenants who, in actual fact, did not benefit from the so-called improvements.
The old fermtouns, small, rather random collections of cottages, were replaced by more formal farms with buildings specially built for specific purposes, barns, stables etc. Threipmuir was just such an arrangement. It probably consisted originally of a residential portion to accommodate the farmer and his family plus ancillary buildings for housing animals and crops.
The Heritage Lottery
In 2010, Youth Vision was given a grant by The Heritage Lottery to begin the process of renovating Threipmuir to ensure it survives for future generations.
We have a wonderful team of volunteers who usually meet on Thursdays to work on the building.
Work completed so far includes: The west barn has been cleared of old stalls, self-seeded trees and assorted debris. The lean-to roof has been repaired and a door fitted to the toilet.
The provisional design for the new roof is a pitched roof similar to that which existed before the fire of 1950 destroyed the centre part of the building. The new roof will be supported on upright timbers set into concrete pads at floor level. It is intended to clad the centre, presently flat section of roof, in corrugated iron. This is relatively traditional as corrugated iron roofs appeared in Scotland c1830.