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A human heart pierced by three nails

Little remains of Ardestie castle, near Monifieth. Here it is marked on Roy’s Military map [mid-18c]: The Ordnance Survey book [mid-19c] states of Ardestie: This Ordnance Survey map is from … Continue reading A human heart pierced by three nails

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Charitas

When our children were young, Edzell castle was one of our favourite places to visit. We travelled from Aberdeenshire and generally arrived in time for a picnic lunch and then … Continue reading Charitas

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Stravaiging need not be lonely

Peter’s short films on gates and gateways [please click on each image to play a different film]: A rain-faded notice pinned upon a gate: G A T E W A … Continue reading Stravaiging need not be lonely

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Ash and Rowan Lament for Bovaglia (part 2)

Now Queen Victoria brings my mind to a rather special and dear cousin of Bovaglia – none other than John Brown, the Queen’s devoted Highland Servant. The bond comes through … Continue reading Ash and Rowan Lament for Bovaglia (part 2)