Princess’s Theatre
The Princess’s Theatre in Glasgow opened in 1878 as Her Majesty’s Theatre and Royal Opera House, later became the Royal Princess’s Theatre, and finally the Citizens Theatre. Located at 119 … Continue reading Princess’s Theatre
Category: Scotland
Scotland today and Scotland past
The smallest shop in Edinburgh
Maurice Love, a Ukrainian born on Odessa in 1900, was owner of the the “smallest shop in Edinburgh”. This shop, on the High Street, is long gone. 2 August 1951, … Continue reading The smallest shop in Edinburgh
Burncastle garden
Yesterday, we were fortunate to be amongst the visitors to Burncastle garden, near Lauder, Berwickshire [Scotland’s Garden Scheme]. Here are a few photographs:
Firrhill Secondary School
From 1979 to 1985 I attended Firrhill Secondary School in Edinburgh. Despite being considered a ‘backward learner’ and being shy, I was both happy and successful at this large comprehensive … Continue reading Firrhill Secondary School
March of the Thousand Pipers
In the Trove archive, I came across this photograph of huge crowds on the Mound, Edinburgh: Further research established that massive crowds gathered on The Mound to watch the historic … Continue reading March of the Thousand Pipers
Come for the Games – Stay for Glasgow
Glasgow Commonwealth Games, July 2026: Commonwealth Games 2026: Stephen Mackenzie wins bronze medal, Long Jump.
Union Corner
This short film shares the story of the end of Union Corner, Glasgow, March 2026. It was once the celebrated Department Store of R. W. Forsyth: To play this short … Continue reading Union Corner