by Fraser Paterson | Apr 6, 2014 | Articles, Blog, Captain Henry Mcneish, National Library of Scotland, Scottish History
Downton Abbey Do you enjoy Downton Abbey? If the answer is “yes”, read on. What are you about to discover is Downton Abbey with two pluses, for added spice! I shall start by stating that – for legal purpose – whilst this, the first of the... by Fraser Paterson | Dec 25, 2013 | Articles, Blog, Edinburgh History, Freelance writing services, Graveyards, Scottish History, Warriston Cemetery
Warriston Cemetery – From Horror Movie Set to a Victorian Paradise for the Dead Warriston was designed by David Cousin in 1842 in response to demand from wealthy Victorians. They wanted well-kept burial grounds. In them they could reflect their status by way of... 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... by Fraser Paterson | May 1, 2012 | Articles, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Blog, Edinburgh History, History, Scottish History, Writing
Astley Ainslie Hospital – A Sad End to a Wonderful Beginning The aim of this article is to provide a broad overview of how and possibly why Astley Ainslie hospital came into being. Specifically, the manner in which David Ainslie’s vision became a reality. It...
