The White House

Martin and I headed over to Cameron Toll this morning for audiology appointments, which allowed me to blip the art deco White House in Niddrie. 

The White House was built in 1936 and was designed by William Innes Thomson. It was one of Edinburgh's original roadhouses.

Mike Greenlaw (noted in 2011), arts co-ordinator at Craigmillar Community Arts, explains: "It was the fashion in those days, with the advent of the motor car, to design premises for people to drive out to. "Other roadhouses include the Maybury, which shares many design features, and another one out in Hillend.

"However, over the years it developed into a popular local pub for Craigmillar, until its closure around twenty years ago."

Its closure came at the end of years of decline, a reputation for trouble and a series of fires. The derelict building was hit by serious blaze in 2005. 

The White House was restored in 2011, and is now used as a local community space.

Now back home and hoping to sit outside in the sunshine soon to read our books.

Stanley Tucci’s aubergine, courgette and potato in a marinara sauce bake for tea.

Have a good Saturday all.