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, I … Continue reading Youngest sister of Rabbie Burns

A tube or twa of impure NEON

William Ramsay, Scottish scientist: William Ramsay, on his childhood: Our etymological dictionary begins: But this, of course, is a generalisation as William Ramsay reveals: William Ramsay, reminds us that the … Continue reading A tube or twa of impure NEON

What we had that day was our story

Last Thursday I met up with my friend Callum in Catterline. We walked by the shore, had lunch in the Creel Inn, visited a lighthouse and failed to find a … Continue reading What we had that day was our story