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”
Category Archives: Angus
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 Daniel Halkerston
Liff, Benvie and Invergowrie is a rural parish on the western edge of Dundee straddling both Angus and Perth and Kinross Council territories. The area is best known as the site of the former mental asylum – the Royal Dundee Liff Hospital. The building still stands, but it has been converted into housing. On aContinue reading “Remembering Daniel Halkerston”
Broken Columns 