Barravurich [the hill of the roaring]

Barravurich, Bridge of Orchy: 2 July 1856, Barravurich, death of Helen McNicol: 1870 Ordnance Survey map: 14 November 1885, Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser: 4 November 1887, Death of Peter … Continue reading Barravurich [the hill of the roaring]

A friend to friendship itself: Davie Glen

David Rioch Glen, 1909-1978. Sadly, I never met Davie [Davy] Glen but I heard some wonderful tales about him when I was researching the history of Jock’s Road, Glen Doll. … Continue reading A friend to friendship itself: Davie Glen

Lost on Cairngorms

4 January 1928, Dundee Courier: 4 January 1928, Birmingham Daily Gazette: 4 January 1928, Dundee Evening Telegraph: 5 January 1928, Dundee Telegraph: 8 January 1928, Sunday Post: 8 January 1928, … Continue reading Lost on Cairngorms

John Dudley Sandeman

This post seeks to celebrate the short life of John Dudley Sandeman, who died aged 19 years, January 1960. Oban Times, 9th January 1960: The father of John Dudley Sandeman … Continue reading John Dudley Sandeman