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Displaying 51 - 60 of 2412 items… was given on 4 December 2015 by Dr Valentina Bold, Director of the Solway Centre for Environment and Culture at the … and the collection of traditional Scottish songs. He is best known for his book The Poets of Dumfriesshire published … He later moved to Annan working as an accountant in the Commercial Bank of Scotland until he retired. He took great …
Biography: Dr James Harper
… 2005 has robbed Scotland of one of the most successful and distinguished psychiatrists of his generation less than two months after the celebratory events associated with his 90th birthday. Born, 17th … their individuality; encouraging maximum support and communication with the wider community. In 1966 Dr Harper …
… at the meeting of Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society held on 24 October 2014. His … cameras capture shy creatures like the otter. A tripod must come up to eye level to avoid backache. The practised … was nesting in the harbour wall. Castramont Wood is a good place for pied flycatchers. In taking a shot of teal at …
Meeting: Robert Burns in England
… and Galloway and Robert Burns enthusiast, was invited to address the Society on Robert Burns in England , the … into England. Coldstream Bridge now bears a plaque commemorating Burns' crossing. On Friday 18th May he rode … by the Pilgrim Gate. Hexham and Wardrew were the next places on his itinerary. Significantly the inn at Wardrew, …
Meeting: Tower-Houses of the Scottish Borders
… The second bi-fortnightly lecture on 21 October, attended by 72 members and guests, was given by … bolts through drilled holes, joints were securely held in place by sandwiching one cross-piece within the contrary … Tower, near Annan. Judged to have been wrongly seized in 1626 by the sons of the original builder, Edward Irving, it …
… Lt Col John Charteris, MBE MC, who retired from the army in 1998, was the first speaker to address Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural History and … it was in recognition of support at the slaying of the Red Comyn. The marriage of John Charteris, a Protestant, in the …
… At its meeting on 19th October, the Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society enjoyed a talk entitled … locally in all larger rivers but in much reduced numbers compared to the past. They return from feeding around the …
… on the archaeological and cultural heritage on the Ministry of Defence Estate. Since 2004, the Speaker has been … one of a team of five Archaeology Advisers in the MOD Historic Environment Team. He is based in Catterick, with … good quality materials in a striking and architecturally accomplished Neo-Georgian style, to house 640 men. They did …
Meeting: Indigo — a Blue to Dye For
… Indigo, a Blue to Dye For was the topic of Valerie Reilly's talk to … etc. Listed in the seven colours of the rainbow, it is placed between blue and violet. India, believed to be the … shipping trade, promoted by the English East India Company, founded in 1600, grew up. Asian indigo-dyed …
Biography: Patrick Crichton
… Patrick Crichton, M.A., F.S.A.Scot. Patrick Crichton was born in the Wirral, his parents being from Scotland. After school at Moffat and … of Guinness Overseas Ltd., and remained with this company for eleven years. Early retirement brought him to …