Did you know that Ormiston was one of the birthplaces of the Australian sugar industry? Captain Louis Hope, who also named Ormiston after a village in Scotland, grew and milled the first commercially produced sugar in Queensland.
The Hope family home – Ormiston House – has stood the test of time, continuing to draw visitors to the Redlands.
More on this historic property, including details of their events and tours, are available on the Ormiston House website.
View fascinating photos of the past through the Redland Libraries Local History and Heritage Redland Images collection.
