Supporting independent living

The present building dates from 1769 and is the work of Robert Milne and was built for Sir John Whitefoord an early patron of Robert Burns. Sir John Whitefoord died in the house in 1803. The most famous occupant was Sir William MacLeod Bannatyne a judge. He lived to the age of 90 and could recall his father's involvement in the 1745 rebellion. He died in the house in 1833 and afterwards the building was used as a type factory.

In February 1910 with a generous donation from Mrs W G McLaren, who lost one of her sons in the Boer War, the charity was able to purchase Whitefoord House. In 1926 the first Lady Haig Poppy Factory was established in the Maclagan Room at Whitefoord House. The residents made poppies here for sale throughout Scotland.

Today, Whitefoord House is home to 85 veterans and we have begun a major redevelopment to meet the needs and expectations of our veterans.

We have completed Phase 1, a major extension to accommodate couples for the first time in our residences. Phase 2 is due for completion in the summer of 2004 providing single room en-suite accommodation.

We will embark on Phase 3 in the autumn of 2004 to provide modern one-bedroom flats for couples with completion in 2005.

WE NEED YOUR HELP. By helping SVR you will be making a valuable difference to the lives of so many and you can be assured that your gift large or small will be used to benefit our veterans.

For further information about vacancies please e-mail: jimmy@svronline.org or download our application form.