by Fraser Paterson | Aug 30, 2017 | Articles, Blog, Edinburgh History, Writing
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, 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... by Fraser Paterson | Apr 11, 2016 | Articles, Blog, Edinburgh History, Freelance writing services, George Meikle Kemp, Scottish History, The Scott Monument
George Meikle Kemp and the The Scott Monument in Princes Street Gardens. He was the architect of it. Proof indeed that genius never dies. In his early life George assisted his father tending sheep. He also constructed mill-wheels. Subsequently he became an apprentice... by Fraser Paterson | Mar 1, 2016 | Articles, Blog, Edinburgh History, History, Old Town, Scottish History, Tolbooth Jail, Writing
Old Tolbooth Prison Edinburgh – Methods of Escape! The Old Tolbooth Prison in Edinburgh occupied a site in West Parliament Square outside St Giles on the Royal Mile. Until it was demolished in the early 19th century. The Tolbooth prison served two purposes.... by Fraser Paterson | Aug 26, 2014 | Articles, Blog, Edinburgh History, Scottish History, Thomas Guthrie, Writing
Thomas Guthrie and the Ragged Schools – Exclusively for the Impoverished Continuation of Part One – Upon strolling the crags and valleys of Arthur’s Seat with a friend in Edinburgh one day, they sat on a rock nearby where ragged boys would gather. By... by Fraser Paterson | Aug 14, 2014 | Articles, Blog, Edinburgh History, Freelance writing services, Religion, Scottish History, Thomas Guthrie
Thomas Guthrie and the Ragged Schools – Exclusivelty for the Impoverished – Part One After seven years in the country parish of Arbilot, Reverend Thomas Guthrie was called to serve at Old Greyfriars. His initial impressions of the parish were not good. The...
