Author Archives: Alison

A Write Revelation

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

Yes, a revelation that is I’ve decided to start writing fiction again after a gap of many, many years. To celebrate I have even gathered my courage together and entered the New Voices writing competition with my historical story. You … Continue reading →

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Picture Perfect, A Review

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

I’d been thinking about having one of my photos made up into a big print for a while now, so when the offer came to have one made up into a canvas print it made perfect sense to try it. … Continue reading →

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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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