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 | 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... 
by Fraser Paterson | May 1, 2012 | Astley Ainslie Hospital, Blog, Edinburgh History, History, Scottish History
The Astley Ainslie Hospital A Sad End to a Wonderful Beginning North Gate The aim of this article is to provide a broad overview of how and possibly why the Astley Ainslie hospital came into being, and the... 
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