A most ancient place

I have recently come across this account of the ancient history of Drumdruils, which in my grandfather’s time was a fruit orchard.

The etymology of Drumdruils is still being revealed, but this account [from the Strathearn Herald, 19 December 1903] takes Drumdruils back to a schoolteacher called Macbeth Rex. This was the early years of the 13th century and Drumdruils was then known as Drumendufleis. It was the property of the Bishop of Dunblane:

Drumdruils has always been a special place for me. I have such fond memories of visiting my grandfather there:

To play the following short films please click on the title or the associated image.

The blossomest blossom:

Through my window:

Greatest reward:

An orchard for an apple:

I like it when you call me Mr Scott:

Blossom:

Shout to the top:

My grandfather, Rab Scott, was well known across Scotland. He drove a Series II Land Rover. I loved my grandfather. He was like a father to me. I called him ‘Grumpa’. I now have my own Series II Land Rover.

What follows are my Series II films [to play each film please click on a different image]:

[Series II] Drumduills: