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Swanston Village Edinburgh- A Hidden Gem

by Fraser Paterson | Aug 30, 2017 | Articles, Blog, 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...

South Leith Parish Church Edinburgh

by Fraser Paterson | Aug 30, 2017 | Articles, Blog, Edinburgh History, Graveyards, History, South Leith

South Leith Parish church Edinburgh 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 and bombarment by cannonballs. Inside the church you will find the coat of Arms for...

Captain Thomas Graham – East India Company Captain and Georgian Country Gentleman

by Fraser Paterson | Apr 6, 2014 | Articles, Blog, Captain Thomas Graham, Scottish History

The National Trust for Scotland have many magnificent portraits adorning the walls of their great properties. Captain Thomas Graham is one. It is easy however to view such portaits as dull. I feel strongly that every one of these people has a story to tell. Especially...

Floors Castle – A Hidden Gem in the Scottish Borders

by Fraser Paterson | Aug 14, 2013 | Articles, Blog, Floors Castle, History, Scottish History

LOCATION One of Scotland’s finest country homes is Floors Castle. Like the Schloss Roxburghe . The hotel it is situated very near to Kelso and within easy reach of both Edinburgh, which is 50 miles to the north. Newcastle, is only 65 miles to the south. I mention the...

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