An act of generosity

When my grandfather was becoming seriously unwell from working in the pit, Andrew Ewing offered him a healthy job on his farm and a rent free cottage. I have no doubt that it saved his life.

This is an extract of a letter from Andrew's wife(Ruth) to my grandmother in 1934
'This move on Mr Ewing’s part to take your husband from the coal pits has made me particularly happy. It is no life at all for a man but somebody must do it. However John has had his share and done his bit in the war so deserves a little bit of sunshine and air into his lungs more. These he will get at Clermiston Mains. You too deserve this wonderful change. Mr Ewing is taking such an interest in getting the cottage ready for you and has just phoned to say he thinks it should be ready in about a week’s time.' The Buttercup: The Remarkable Story of Andrew Ewing and the Buttercup Dairy Company See also http://www.buttercupdairycompany.co.uk/