The 25th January is the day when we in Scotland celebrate the life and works of our national bard Robert Burns. Across the world people will be raising a glass of whisky and downing a mouthful of haggis, the “chieftain o’ the puddin’ race”, to commemorate...
This is the first blog which will commemorate the 13 police officers from Stirlingshire Constabulary who were killed in World War One. As well as commemorating the memory of these brave young men who left their duty as Constables in Stirlingshire to serve in the...
As we arrive at Remembrance Day again I thought I would introduce a new series in my blog. We are about to enter the final year of the centenary celebrations for World War One. 2018 will see some significant commemorations including of course the centenary of the...
The news was announced today that Runrig, without doubt my favourite band, are hanging up their instruments for the last time next August, 2018. They have been performing for 45 years and it is perhaps not a surprise to many that the announcement has been made....
#1 – THE PROCLAIMERS – SCOTLAND’S STORY My first Song of the Month is Scotland’s Story by The Proclaimers one that is something of an anthem for me when I think of family history. The Proclaimer’s song writing is wonderful and emotive...
We have all been horrified by the tragedy of the fire at Grenfell Tower in London. The scale of loss is not yet known but we fear it is expected to increase significantly in the coming days. This type of fire is something that we have every right to expect should...
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