Lola Montes
I recently took a short trip north to meet a friend. On my way home I stopped for the night in Montrose and stayed in the Star Hotel, a former … Continue reading Lola Montes
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Mrs Hamilton
In the summer of 1859, ‘Mrs Hamilton’ gave a Lecture and performance at Bridge of Allan Music Hall, the title of which was ‘Phrenology, Mesmerism and Music’. So who was … Continue reading Mrs Hamilton
DISCOVERY and EXCAVATION in Scotland
On Friday 3rd July 2020, the first day that the Covid-19 ‘5 mile limit’ had been lifted, I chose to explore Strathbraan in Perthshire. The day was wet and the … Continue reading DISCOVERY and EXCAVATION in Scotland
Drookit
The ‘five-mile limit’ was lifted today: