by Fraser Paterson | Aug 12, 2024 | Articles, Blog, History, Leith, Scottish History
Leith was a port, not only for itself, but also the at that time neighbouring town of Edinburgh. Berwick had also now become an English town. Plus, Leith was vital for the wool trade of the great abbeys of the Scottish borders. The number of sea captains in Leith was... by Fraser Paterson | Jan 30, 2024 | Articles, Blog, Freelance writing services, Golf, Scottish History, Writing
Freelance Writer Available – Scottish History a Specialty I work on a freelance basis as a highly experienced writer. I specialise in golf and Scottish history. My writing gives fascinating insights into Scottish history. My articles have been published many... 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... by Fraser Paterson | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Canongate Tour, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Castle Tour, Edinburgh History, Old Town, Scottish History
There are so many great things to do in Edinburgh that providing you with my top five recommendations has taken much thought. Royalty, world class views and amazing history all feature. Royal Yacht Britannia Where: Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ When: January to March... by Fraser Paterson | Apr 22, 2016 | Blog, Edinburgh History, Ghost Tours, Murders on the Royal Mile, Scottish History
There have been many murders on the Royal Mile over the centuries. Edinburgh Central Library has a bountiful resources from which you can discover a vast aray of true stories about such events. INTRODUCTION TO LORD PRESIDENT SIR GEORGE LOCKHART Knighted by King... 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...
