by Fraser Paterson | Apr 5, 2016 | Blog, Edinburgh History, South Bridge Vaults Edinburgh
BACKGROUND TO THE SOUTH BRIDGE VAULTS I’ll begin with some background to the South Bridge Vaults of Edinburgh. The Cowgate barrier to the south of the Old Town ridge in Edinburgh prevented development of the southern suburbs. In 1785 the South Bridge Act... by Fraser Paterson | Mar 8, 2016 | Blog, Deacon Brodie, Edinburgh History, Scottish History
Deacon Brodie – Edinburgh Criminal Extraordinaire! INTRODUCTION One of the most remarkable criminals ever confined in the Old Tolbooth of Edinburgh was Deacon William Brodie. Being a Deacon meant he was officially the most respected joiner in Edinburgh. He was... 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... by Fraser Paterson | Aug 13, 2014 | Blog, Edinburgh History, Freelance writing services, Religion, Scottish History, Thomas Guthrie
The Great Disruption – Rev Thomas Guthrie DD The Rev Thomas Guthrie DD (1803-1873) left the Church of Scotland after the Great Disruption of 1843. He joined the Free Church of Scotland. This event created a massive split in the Church of Scotland. It resulted in...
