by Big Admin | Oct 18, 2020 | Blog, Freelance writing services, Golf, Golf courses, Writing
This is part of a series of articles on the golfing life of five times British Open Champion James Braid. Braid is a golf legend – only Harry Vardon has won more British Open titles. Last time I wrote about James Braid’s early life. I shall now turn focus to... by Big Admin | Oct 18, 2020 | Blog, Freelance writing services, Golf, Golf courses, Writing
This is part of a series of articles on the golf life of five times British Open Champion James Braid. Braid is a golf legend -only Harry Vardon has won more British Open titles. James Braid was born in Earlsferry near St Andrews on February 6, 1870. His father was... by Fraser Paterson | Feb 15, 2020 | Blog, Canongate Tour, Edinburgh Film Locations, Old Town Tour, Outlander, Writing
Fans will know that many of the best Outander film locations in Edinburgh , and the best scenes, were captured in and around our city. Scotland plays such a starring role in this popular TV series which spans history, stunning fim locations, genealogy and Scottish... by Fraser Paterson | Aug 30, 2017 | Articles, Blog, Edinburgh History, Writing
Swanston Village lies on the foothills of the Pentlands on the Southern outskirts of Edinburgh. It is very historic and picturesque and has changed little over time. It is perhaps most famous for writer and former resident Robert Louis Stevenson. To read the full... 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...
