Rob Roy MacGregor – Engraving – Source: Wikipedia In February of 1671, was born in Glengyle, a couple of hundred yards above river Gyle’s northern bank, near Loch Katrine, the third son of Donald MacGregor (aka Donald Glas, or pale, from the natural pallor of his skin), a chief of Clan Gregor and his wife Margaret Campbell. Rob Roy‘s descent … Continue reading →
We’ll begin the new year, on Scotiana, with our reading of Walter Scott’s Rob Roy, one of the most famous Waverley novels. The French and English audio files will be available for download as well. That’ll take some doing but Janice and I are very enthusiastic about sharing with you our reading of this great Scottish author! But first, and … Continue reading →
Hi Mairiuna 🙂 Come and look at the view! Over there, it’s Salisbury Crags and Arthur’s Seat. Can you see the path climbing up the hill? … look… there are people at the top ! Can’t wait to walk up there, be sure to include it in our next itinerary. I’ve read a few things about the place while waiting for you. Quite … Continue reading →
