Haig Ferguson Memorial Home

Constitution of Lauriston Home, pre-1925; annual reports, 1955-1973; details of Home's committee and aims from Charitable Directory; "Charitable Organisations Appeal 1966" with entry for Home

Founded in 1899 by Dr. James Haig Ferguson to provide accommodation for unmarried women expecting their first baby. It was situated at 118 Lauriston Place and known as the Lauriston Home. In 1925 it moved to 4 Lauriston Park, and after Dr. Haig's death in 1936 it was renamed in his memory. The Home closed in 1974.

Chronological within record class

Normal 30 year Scottish closure rules apply

John Sturrock, November 1992

Compiled by Mike Barfoot and Jenny McDermott using existing handlists

Manual item-level descriptive list available

Papers held by John Sturrock, Chairman of the Home's Management Committee 1956-1971

No further accessions expected