Poems on the Carron valley
Falkirk Herald, 1 June 1871: Kirkintilloch Gazette, 11 October 1902:
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An hour with Alexander McCall Smith
Last night we were fortunate to be in the audience listening to Alexander McCall Smith being interviewed at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. What a magical storyteller McCall Smith is. … Continue reading An hour with Alexander McCall Smith
Youngest sister of Rabbie Burns
Reverend Charles Roger, Bridge of Allan, met the youngest sister of Rabbie Burns. In his 1853 book “The Modern Scottish Minstrel” Roger’s records: “Having selected the Minstrels to be introduced, … Continue reading Youngest sister of Rabbie Burns
I wore my life on my skin
It was a struggle living my life on my skin. ‘Powered’ by nothing more than my sensitivity I asked questions of organised ‘wisdom’. I never wanted to argue: but to … Continue reading I wore my life on my skin