At a Gate in Glen Girnock
The Scots Magazine, 1 January 1956: Glen Girnock was hame to my Gordon family: The Camlet and Bovaglie. I have written a book about this. As a family we have … Continue reading At a Gate in Glen Girnock
Tag: Queen Victoria
‘His solace, his recreation, his enjoyment’
Hector Rose [1826-1872] was Head Gardener at Floors Castle from 1857 to 1868. He was born in Cawdor, the son of a village shoemaker: The early career of Hector Rose … Continue reading ‘His solace, his recreation, his enjoyment’
The first architecture on the grand scale to appear in the New Town
35 St Andrew Square was built for Andrew Crosbie of Holm [1736-1785]. This house was the first architecture on the grand cale to appear in Edinburgh’s New Town. No 35 … Continue reading The first architecture on the grand scale to appear in the New Town
‘Big Kate’
During her stay in The Trossachs, Queen Victoria visited various places of historical interest in the neighbourhood. One day she drove to Balquhidder to see Rob Roy’s grave. Another day … Continue reading ‘Big Kate’
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)