Author Archives: Alison

Castle Events – October and December

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

I can’t believe it’s that time of the year again, and we are winding down to the end of season at the castle. It’s not exactly been great for weather during the Summer here, but we have had some sunny … Continue reading →

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In Which Alexander Presents Himself

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

I am excited to say that – sadly not due to my recent post about some original Raeburns I’m trying to track down – but due to some lovely visitors I spoke to last week, I can finally say I … Continue reading →

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City Graveyard Wanderings

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

I have been over the Summer wandering around some city graveyards during my lunch – the largest of which is St Peter’s Cemetery, Aberdeen. This is a massive cemetery on King Street, and has graves from the Eighteenth Century, but … Continue reading →

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New Films: Jane Eyre

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

I know, another Jane Eyre.  But somehow, this is ok with me.  It’s one of my most favourite books of all time, and as long as the actors get it right, which they often do – I can cope with … Continue reading →

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Parliamentary Swag…

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

Here’s a little something I don’t normally look at – collectible plates.  Was probably feeling slightly homesick at the time though.  Plus it was a cool gift! A vintage Houses of Parliament Plate.  I’ve photographed it here for your delectation:

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The Cowdray Park Sale

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

This sale is certainly interesting to me for a number of reasons historically and art-wise, but not least because the contents of Dunecht House are included in the sale. Cowdray Park, when I last heard is also up for sale, … Continue reading →

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Introducing Merrick ‘Merry’ the Marvellous

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Yes, we have a new cat.  He was a stray we adopted from the local Cat and Dog home, and he is roughly 7 years old.  He also has a slight jaw deformity which gives him extra character, not that … Continue reading →

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Have You Seen This Man?

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

(Or Woman).  As many of you know a hobby of sorts of mine is tracking down lost and missing paintings.  Hey, this art historian in training does not have an off button… In particular at the moment I am looking … Continue reading →

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The (More Than) Six Month Book Haul

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Two things I love – hunting for interesting things in junk/collectible/antique shops and finding history/art books.  So, in over six months, I have hunted down the following lovelies that I have been looking for for a while: Mark Girouard, Life … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Jane Austen Handbook by Margaret C. Sullivan

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

As a long-time Austen (not to mention Regency history) fan, I looked forward to reading this book.  It’s a nicely designed thing – a compact hardcover book with a sympathetically Regency cover, and is lavishly illustrated in the same style … Continue reading →

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