Nan McCallum, Caretaker from 1951 to 1976

One of the longest standing occupants of the caretakers flat that we know of were Nan and Archie McCallum. Archies was a driver for the burgh and Nan was the caretaker from 1951 to 1976.

Nan loved the little bit of garden on the side of the house and filled it with colour every summer and office staff often remarked how nice it was when they came through. She took a great deal of care and pride keeping the building clean and tidy.

‘I remember my Dad stoking the coal boiler every morning sometimes coming home at lunch time to fill it up. I used to use the boiler house to play in. It was a very cosy, warm little house. There were two bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen/ living room. A separate kitchen was promised but didn’t happen until about 1969/70.’  – Jean Buckles, Daughter of Nan and Archie.

The flat has now been converted into workshop spaces for all kinds of creative activities.

Thanks to the family of Nan and Archie McCallum who donated these photographs. The exact date of photograph is unknown, but is thought to be in the 1960’s.