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Scottish Highlands – Adventure to Ullapool

by Fraser Paterson | Dec 31, 2021 | Articles, Blog, Freelance writing services, History, Scottish History, Ullapool

Jane & I visited Gairloch in early summer 2021. There will be an article on our summer Highland adventure to Gairloch appearing as a Buy Me a Coffee post in the next few weeks. Is Ullapool Worth a Visit It was now late Autumn the same year. Was nearby fishing town...

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...

Old Tolbooth Prison Edinburgh – Methods of Escape!

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....

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...

Astley Ainslie Hospital A Sad End to a Wonderful Beginning

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...

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