WELCOME TO 2013
SEPIA SATURDAY
Alan's theme this week is along the lines of Scottish Soldiers- and my thoughts linger in the lovely word Scottish, and dreamy Scotland. My family albums seldom visit Scotland, sadly, since none of my relatives were born there, so I don't have any photos from my own private collection.
The Black Watch Monument
Aberfeldy, Scotland 1890-1900
A short video of the monument
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNB_2uYK0y8
Here is a bit of history about the Black Watch Monument and how it came to be.
http://www.scottish-towns.co.uk/perthshire/aberfeldy/black-watch.html
Click to enlarge all photos!
From the Tweed, Abbotsford, Scotland ca. between 1890 - 1900.
Also close to Abbotsford
and
From Folk Lore and Legends Scotland
"There is, upon the top of Minchmuir, a mountain in Peeblesshire, a spring called the Cheese Well, because, anciently, those who passed that way were wont to throw into it a piece of cheese, as an offering to the Fairies, to whom it was consecrated."
Also from Abbotsford
The great, Sir Walter Scott, Bart.
In his study in Abbotsford.
Dryburgh Abbey. Tomb of Sir Walter Scott.
Two Scottish children, dancing in Scotland.
A bit of Scottish fashion on the slopes in Colorado.
Ann Bonfoey Taylor, dressed in a black ski outfit, and wearing a Scottish Sporran (purse) around her waist, while skiing in Colorado.
Another style sporran.
Castle Street and Municipal Buildings, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Does anyone know what is hanging from the fencing in the bottom right corner of this photo, and what is propped up next to it? It almost appears like a mattress cover hanging from the fence, and what about those pipes of sort to the right?
The man in the bottom left corner, appears to be either playing, or pushing a piano which seems to have moss growing on it. Any ideas?
Speaking of Castles
When dreaming of Scotland my thoughts wander often to castles. Great and powerful and lovely castles, like these.
Although, when one mentions castles, very often the question of is it haunted comes to mind.
Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries, Scotland.
(Of course I found a youtube video that says yes, Caerlaverock Castle is haunted.)
An excellent view inside the castle, they say their camera captured voices they didn't hear while touring- I'm not convinced it's haunted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujmI96TwChk
Next :
Rumors of being haunted is
Stirling Castle
As with many abandoned castles they stand as sullen witnesses to centuries of bloodshed, conflict and the talk of ghosts roaming about.
Where stories live on about Kings and Queens, Highlanders and Lowlanders, Lairds and Ladies, those famous or not so famous, and such long told rumors survive about unforgotten feuds and differences still moaning for all to hear.
Drummond Castle, and gardens, Perthshire, Scotland
Situated in Muthill parish 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of Crieff.
Rumors say yes, it too is haunted. Also, it was used in the film
Rob Roy 1995.
Carrick Castle
Lochgoil, Scotland
(i.e. Loch Goil)
Not haunted, but there is a curiosity, about a small chimney, for whatever reason, built into a window recess.
Although, I'm sure somebody has a story or a thought about any castle being haunted, by legend or facts!
The Pier. Portobello, Scotland
What an interesting pier design. I also find it slightly odd that they included in this (photo mechanical print- of photochrom color from 1890 - 1900) what appears to be clutter in the corner of the fenced area. Apparently the photographer wanted to include everything in this historical photo.
About 1920 at Braemar and at Inverness, highland gatherings are held every year.
I hope you enjoyed a bit of Scottish History, and if you have any comments to add, please do! Especially those folks of Scottish descent.
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