MuckleJoannie Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I am not sure if the Amenity Trust ever bought it. From this website http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/details/899745 June 2006: External inspection reveals little change. The Shetland Amentity Trust confirm that they are pursuing ownership of the building. And 12 April 2013: A member of the public advises they are hoping to purchase the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rissenin Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Because of the fact that it was one of the first mass concrete built buildings in Shetland, the building is more or less beyond repair. The only viable solution would be to knock down and re-build. Would be interested to know who is intending to purchase the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peerie pirl Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I seem to remember that it was based on the design of an Indian plantation house, as the person who built it had spent time out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnSpray Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 Hi from Auckland, New Zealand! My name is Lynn and one of my late mother's treasured possessions was a delightful letter written to her by her cousin, Ian (Teddy) Morison, from Park Hall, Bixter, Shetland in 1939. Googling the address has led me to your conversation, somewhat belatedly. Teddy was there on school hols and describes the many activities they participated in. He also illustrated the letter with his own sketches. His father Robert had a medical and a divinity degree, so perhaps he was a colleague of the Dr Bowie who later owned Park Hall. This doesn't add much to your knowledge of Park Hall, Bixter, but it was such a surprise to recognise the address and see the rather forlorn photos of it today. I hope your project was successful. Kia ora, Lynn Spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 Dr Bowie died in 1932. He built Park Hall in the early 20th century. My dad was the doctor for the area for many years and he lived in Parkhall from 1947 to 1950. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaepshot Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 That poses a question, who was the doctor between Dr Bowie and Dr Hunter? I seem to recollect hearing about a Dr MacKenzie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 I recall the name Dr MacKenzie too. I think he was my dad's predecessor who was single and lodged at Garderhouse. He just used the Parkhall surgery. Gaepshot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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