The sacrifice of Glasgow’s volunteers in World War One 'Lest We Forget' by Evelyn McKechnie When the First World War broke out in 1914, Glasgow volunteers queued up in their thousands to join, and those... Oct 30, 2020
Glasgow Housewife’s three-year campaign to honour the Great War soldiers of Lyon Street 'The soldiers are not gone if they are remembered' by Evelyn McKechnie Back in 2007, I was extremely fortunate to meet Glasgow housewife and mother... Nov 28, 2020
The Great War – Generation Lost The story of a soldier painter - Lt Stuart Boyd by Evelyn McKechnie Lt Stuart Boyd was the only son of Alexander Stuart Boyd and Mary Stuart Boyd... Jan 26, 2021
McGregor Despite Them! Rob Roy McGregor and the Persecuted Clan by Evelyn McKechnie Scotland has a blood-soaked and turbulent history that once pitted clan against clan,... Nov 26, 2021
Lt Stuart Boyd, Painter – Soldier The story of a soldier painter – Lt Stuart Boyd by Evelyn McKechnie Lt Stuart Boyd was the only son of Alexander Stuart Boyd and Mary Stuart Boyd... Feb 27, 2022
The Battle of Harlaw 1411 – Scotland by Evelyn McKechnie This impressive granite hexagonal 40 feet monument was erected in 1911 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Battle of... May 25, 2022
Coming home for eternal rest The graves of over 1000 soldiers from 2 World WarsThe story of 3 VC recipients from WW1, Zulu Wars and the Indian Mutiny by Evelyn McKechnie In the... Jun 26, 2022
City of the Dead Lambhill Cemetery, Western Necropolis and St Kentigerns Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland by Evelyn McKechnie There are three vast cemeteries north of... Jul 31, 2022
The Battle of Bothwell Bridge – 1679 Battle of Bothwell Bridge Memorial This obelisk commemorates the Covenanters that fell at the Battle of Bothwell Bridge which took place on 22nd... Mar 26, 2023
Covenanter Battles – Scotland The Battle of Philiphaugh 1645 This must be one of the spookiest, eeriest places I have visited in Scotland. Located deep in the Philiphaugh Estate,... May 13, 2023
Mary Queen of Scots Sophisticated, tall, vibrant and beautiful The ill-fated Mary was born on 8th December 1542 at Linlithgow Palace, only a few days after her father,... Nov 30, 2023