Press gangs

Press gangs affected Fishermen and Gypsies in 1815 Scotland Please note that I use the word Gypsy in this article to acknowledge their assignment as an actual demographic category in the UK. Which unfortunately didn’t happen until 2011. Along with additional changes in 2021. On the whole, the early 19th Read more…

An Enchanting World

The Enchanting World of Scottish Folktales, Fairies, and Culture An enchanting world … unsurprisingly Scotland is a land steeped in history, mystery, and magic. Its rich cultural heritage is woven with enchanting folktales, mythical creatures, and the enduring presence of fairies. Therefore, these stories have been passed down through generations, Read more…

Beyond Slavery

The Lives of Black People in Early 19th Century Scotland Beyond slavery … ? The history of Black people in Scotland is often overshadowed by the narrative of slavery.Aand this is an important part of history that should not be forgotten. For example, as evidenced by the interesting exhibition at Read more…

The Antiquary

On conducting research for my current book The Fisherwomen of Auchmithie, it’s been tough going finding information on the lives of fisherfolk in the 19th century. I began to read The Antiquary (Walter Scott), as cited on some websites. However, there’s but one description of the inside of a fisherman’s Read more…