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By Hole Ousia Posted on November 20, 2023

Fair scunnert

Aberdeen Press and Journal, 30 March 1932:

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By Hole Ousia Posted on December 7, 2020March 6, 2023

Around Scotland.

This wonderful painting by Siobhan McLaughin featured in yesterday’s Scotland on Sunday. I love the colour, pattern and scale. The painting is called Glen Muick. Glen Muick is one of … Continue reading Around Scotland.

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By Hole Ousia Posted on December 4, 2020March 6, 2023

Abergeldie’s gardener

Andrew Wilson [1807-1866] was the Head Gardener for Abergeldie castle for most of his adult life. Andrew Wilson was born in the Kirktown of Skene, a village most familar to … Continue reading Abergeldie’s gardener

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By Hole Ousia Posted on April 5, 2018February 4, 2023

A voyage to Australia

The following is the emigration diary of Joseph Gordon (born 1794 – died 1881). Joseph sailed from Dundee, leaving on Thursday 16 September 1841 and arrived in Sydney on the … Continue reading A voyage to Australia

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