Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Having written the earlier post about Burns Night (Burns Night Part 1), I realised that I had not explored the surname more fully. I don’t have time to create a significant post, but did want to share a few things … Continue reading →

This is a rather long post, which I have split into three parts. Across the globe, thousands of people with Scottish Heritage celebrate the birth of the Scottish Poet Robbie Burns on 25 January. The first Burns supper was hosted … Continue reading →

2011, and we were about to board a ferry to the Isle of Bute. There was a phone call; a rescue Border Terrier that needed to be re-homed. As soon as we were back we went to see the BT. … Continue reading →

There is something rather cathartic about the start of a year. The promise of potential. The ability to set your own goals, hopes, dreams, promises and intentions for the year ahead. Despite popular belief, these do not need to be … Continue reading →

Just before Christmas we headed across the border into Scotland to have a quick visit with our niece and to drop off Christmas presents for our great nephew and his sister. The highlight, as gifts go was a rocking sheep … Continue reading →

Firstly, this is a post written by me and does not reflect the views of any of the genealogical or other groups that I maybe associated with. This post has been in draft waiting to be published for more than … Continue reading →

At the end of August my niece gave birth to a little girl. Now almost four months old, and she will be blissful unaware of the whole Christmas hype. Her Mum shares regular photos with us.  She is changing every … Continue reading →