Stabilisation of Glenlair House
Since retiring from the Royal Navy in 1992, Captain Ferguson with the help of family and willing visitors, has undertaken a number of fairly minor works in an attempt to ease the start of any major repairs and minimise further damage to the structure.
Between 1992 and 1994 trees growing around Glenlair house were cut down and where possible the roots were removed. Most of the trees were self-seeded Sycamore.
In 2001, remedial pointing, capping and stabalisation of the eastern wall of Glenlair house, adjacent to the Lodge was carried out.
In 2001 an estimate was prepared for phase 1 of the project to stabalise Glenlair House. Phase 1 involves merely the removal of the dangerous gables, chimneys and vegetation, repairs to the slated portion of the roof and stabalisation of the crumbling wall-heads. The estimate at the time was £42,675.
In 2003, Removal of a tree growing through the slated roof.
In 2004, temporary repairs to the bay window at the rear of Glenlair House.
In 2005, Excavation and clearance of the front entrance hall to expose a tiled floor designed by James Clerk Maxwell. A temporary protective covering has been layed over the floor to protect it against the elements.
