Category Archives: Scotland

Remembering Private Thomas Cowan

Last August, I visited Larbert Cemetery for the first time and found the grave of Thomas Cowan. He is commemorated with a headstone from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) as he died while serving in the military. Thomas passed away on October 26 at the Middlesex War Hospital at the age of twenty-seven. HisContinue reading “Remembering Private Thomas Cowan”

Remembering Helen Roberts Calder

Helen tragically lost her life to pulmonary thrombosis on Armistice Day, at 14 Glencairn Road, Edinburgh, after a grueling, sixteen-day fight against influenza, which became even more severe with twelve days marked by pneumonia complications. She was twenty-years old. She rests in the southern section of the Dean Cemetery adjacent to Queensferry Road. Her familialContinue reading “Remembering Helen Roberts Calder”

Remembering Christina McBean

Christina McBean is the second victim of the Spanish flu that I found in Daviot Churchyard. She was one of many nurses who made the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against the Spanish influenza. Christina passed away from influenza and pneumonia in the Hillend District of Glasgow on October 27 at the age of twenty-eight.Continue reading “Remembering Christina McBean”

Remembering Martha Eddleston

Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Highland Perthshire, Blair Atholl is a captivating village that enchants visitors with its charm and rich history. At the heart of this vibrant community stands Blair Castle, a stunning masterpiece of Scottish Baronial architecture, characterised by its striking turrets, grand staircases, and intricate stonework. As the seat of theContinue reading “Remembering Martha Eddleston”

Remembering Charles Strachan Barrie

Kirriemuir is a quaint town nestled on the edge of the beautiful Angus Glens, an area cherished for its natural splendour. With a rich and storied history, this former royal burgh holds a special place in the hearts of its residents, particularly because of its connection to James M. Barrie, the beloved author of PeterContinue reading “Remembering Charles Strachan Barrie”

Remembering James and Sarah Livingston

St. John’s Episcopal Church is situated outside Ballachulish along the A82 road. The view to the east over Loch Leven towards Glencoe is breathtaking. This beautiful church was built in 1842. In the churchyard lie James and Sarah Livingston, a husband and wife who tragically succumbed to Spanish influenza on November 5. They passed awayContinue reading “Remembering James and Sarah Livingston”

Remembering Evelyn Mary Mackintosh

Daviot Churchyard sits next to the northbound A9, six miles south of Inverness. Set on a small hill, the churchyard has attractive views over the surrounding countryside and is adorned by the beautiful church. The grave of Evelyn Mary Mackintosh is one of two Commonwealth War Graves in Daviot Churchyard. Evelyn Mackintosh, Assistant Principal inContinue reading “Remembering Evelyn Mary Mackintosh”

Remembering Helena Stewart Bennet

Dating back to 1867, Arbroath’s Western Cemetery is known for its elegance. It is meticulously planned and landscaped, with the highlight being the striking, albeit somewhat ostentatious, Mortuary Chapel. This chapel was commissioned by Patrick Fraser of nearby Hospitalfield House and completed in 1875. Near the chapel lies the resting place of Helena Stewart Bennett,Continue reading “Remembering Helena Stewart Bennet”

Remembering Alice Victoria Plimmer

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is located on the western side of the Perth Road roundabout in the town center of Dunblane. Near the church grounds stands a small statue of a bear and a fox, commemorating the sixteen children and their teacher who tragically lost their lives in the Dunblane Primary School Massacre on MarchContinue reading “Remembering Alice Victoria Plimmer”