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By Hole Ousia Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Squint

This calotype, taken in Forres, circa 1882, includes my father’s grandfather, John Gordon [seated in the centre]. If you look closely you will see that he has a squint. John … Continue reading Squint

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By Hole Ousia Posted on August 8, 2019February 21, 2023

Cothall

140 years ago, Cothall, on the Altyre Estate, was home to four families. It is my understanding (going by the census returns and the window counts therein) that in the … Continue reading Cothall

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