by Fraser Paterson | Aug 30, 2017 | Articles, Edinburgh History
Swanston Village lies on the foothills of the Pentlands on the Southern outskirts of Edinburgh. It is very historic and picturesque and has changed little over time. It is perhaps most famous for writer and former resident Robert Louis Stevenson. To read the full... by Fraser Paterson | Aug 30, 2017 | Articles, Edinburgh History, Graveyards, History, South Leith
South Leith Parish church is a true ecclesiastical gem. It’s origins can be traced back hundreds of years to the Order of the Knights Templar. It has survived a seige andbombarment by cannonballs. Inside the church you will find the coat of Arms for Mary Queen... 
by Fraser Paterson | Apr 6, 2014 | Articles, Scottish History
The National Trust for Scotland have many magnificent portraits adorning the walls of their great properties. It is easy however to view them as rather dull. I feel strongly that every one of these people has a story to tell. One such family is the Grahams of Airth.... 
by Fraser Paterson | Aug 14, 2013 | Articles, Floors Castle, History, Scottish History
One of Scotland’s finest country homes is Floors Castle. Like the Roxburghe Hotel it is situated very near to Kelso and within easy reach of both Edinburgh, which is 50 miles to the north, and Newcastle, which is 65 miles to the south. I mention the hotel as it is the... 
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