Sheriffmuir Inn
This is Sheriffmuir Inn, as I recall it. Here, my Grumpa took me to visit to Hercules the bear. Here, with my family, I celebrated my 40th birthday. Here, I … Continue reading Sheriffmuir Inn
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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
as if it were the only thing
Yesterday, with Sian and a Baird cousin from Rhode Island, we visited Drumdruills. Florence, who has been ‘Custodian’ of this farm and orchard for over 40 years now, was so … Continue reading as if it were the only thing
Where recorded history has gone astray: Rabbie Burns
Rabbie Burns made two [recorded] visits to Stirlingshire. Of these visits, the most definitive account was published in 1899: Betty Black’s Inn. ‘PH’ bottom left, off Brook Street First OS … Continue reading Where recorded history has gone astray: Rabbie Burns