He was a truly Renaissance man being a skilled military commander, educated in the classics and a poet.
Poetry Corner: James Graham Marquis of Montrose
Crotchity Crocheteers Crank up their Cause
Fully interactive computer displays will allow visitors to experience the thrills of double chain stitch in 3D.
Poetry Corner:Prince by Bernie Bell
Prince Rogers Nelson died just over a year ago, but it was only yesterday evening that I could face watching a recorded television programme about his life.
Maree Todd Appalled at Tory Record on Fishing
“It seems that the much-hated common fisheries policy could be the only EU policy to survive the Tories’ hard Brexit.”
Farming Matters: 5 Questions We Need to Ask Candidates
For our farmers, demanding that candidates get these five answers right should be the minimum requirement before going to the polls on June 8th.
Future No Borders for Online Streaming in EU
The measure complements the end of roaming, which will become a reality on 15 June 2017
Stuart Hill, Independent: “I Have Positive Solutions”
“Big government, Big business and Big banking all work together to make themselves bigger at the expense of little people.”
The Laki Eruption of 1783 by Geoff Hellman: Part 2
According to Geikie, there was a fall of ash in Caithness, Scotland, which spoiled the crops, and caused it to be called “the year of the ashie”
Bernie Bell: Orkney Walks (with Stories) – Rousay
“We then visited the Mid Howe Broch. This is an impressive, and appealing structure. “
Tory Cuts to Young People’s Housing Benefit is Shameful
“This particular cut, to housing support for 18-21 year olds, is yet another heartless Tory policy which attacks a vulnerable group of people.”
