Dr Whetzel’s Asthma Powder

My grandfather, Henry Mungall Gordon [1902-1961], died 6 years before I was born. I feel great sadness that he did not live long enough to be with his grandchildren. Sadly, … Continue reading Dr Whetzel’s Asthma Powder

Stitched-in-together

Last Saturday, at Twickenham, Scotland played England in the 150th test. Stuart Hogg was the captain for Scotland and his shirt was embroidered with the the name of Francis Moncrieff … Continue reading Stitched-in-together

Calcutta Cup 2021: The 150th Test

Held at Twickenham, Saturday 6th February 2021. Final score: England 6 – Scotland 11

‘Holed out in ONE!’

On the 21st June 1928 Walter McFarlane ‘holed out in ONE!’ In 1928, Walter McFarlane, a ‘motor driver’, was renting accommodation at ‘Craigview’ house, Fountain Road Bridge of Allan. This … Continue reading ‘Holed out in ONE!’