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

Catterline

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 Catterline

‘He pulled on the ropes with utmost gusto’

On Saturday we visited Stirling castle and on Ladies Rock I noticed this memorial with flowers on the top: The full inscription is: “Kimberley relieved 15th February Ladysmith relieved 28th … Continue reading ‘He pulled on the ropes with utmost gusto’

“No body was found entire”

Last week, on a short break in Banffshire with my wife, we visited auld Cullen. In the churchyard we came across this memorial: We were struck by the unusual name … Continue reading “No body was found entire”