James Watterson Herald
James Watterson Herald (1859-1914) was a Scottish artist who needs to be better known. The text below is from the “FORGOTTEN MASTERS” catalogue: 5 Nov 1886, Forfar Herald: 17 Feb … Continue reading James Watterson Herald
Tag: Arbroath
Arbroath Herald [30 July 1976]
Takes me back!
t a k i n g T H E i n s i d e O U T S I D E
It was wonderful to read in Scotland on Sunday, 30 May 2021, that Hospitalfield House and Gardens have re-opened to the public. I look forward to re-visting soon! Footnote A … Continue reading t a k i n g T H E i n s i d e O U T S I D E
Hospitalfield
The week before last, this was ‘picture of the week’ in the Herald. Two years ago, Sian and Peter visited Hospitalfield. It is a special place that encourages and supports … Continue reading Hospitalfield
Antiquary Gardens
Alexander McCall Smith sent me some of his poems earlier this year and this was how the envelope was addressed: Alexander McCall Smith is aware of my fascination with Walter … Continue reading Antiquary Gardens
A whole Gothic world had come to an end
Patrick Allan-Fraser of Hospitalfield, Arbroath, had this mortuary chapel and mausoleum built as a memorial to his wife Elizabeth following her death in 1873. I visited it with my wife … Continue reading A whole Gothic world had come to an end