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Scottish Memories • September 2009 Discover why the Stewarts loved Linlithgow, on page 27

Do you remember your fi rst day at school? Page 10

SCOTTISH

Memories

is published by Warners Group Publications plc, 5th Floor, 31-32 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5JD, UK website: www.scottish-memories.co.uk

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EDITORIAL Editor: Matt Hill mhill@writersnews.co.uk Tel: 0113 200 2912

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Consultant Editor: George Forbes

Contributors: Jean Brittain, Joan Campbell, Myra Douglas, Karen Foy, Iain Gray, James Hendrie, Patrick Laurie, Alan Stewart, G Barclay Robertson, David Walker. Landscape photography: Dennis Hardley

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SCOTTISH

Welcome to Welcome to this new-look issue of Scottish Memories, with more pages than ever and a few new features thrown in for your enjoyment.

Memories

As many of our loyal readers will know, the magazine has been celebrating the stories and characters of Scotland’s past since the early 1990s, when publisher Ken Laird and editor George Forbes joined forces (see page 32 for the full story on the origins of the magazine). I’m honoured to be continuing what these two talented gentlemen started, and the winning formula of fascinating features, evocative nostalgia, and stunning Scottish scenery still runs through the magazine today.

(see page 32 for the full story on the origins of the magazine). I’m honoured to be continuing

For this issue we’ve added more intriguing articles, including insights into Scottish superstitions, and readers’ memories of growing up in Scotland. There’s also a guide to tracing your family tree, a lively news section, and a fun puzzles page. Plus, an in-depth guide to Linlithgow, where historic attractions and beautiful surroundings will help you create some brand new memories.

With so many new features, plus regulars such as CHIEL, View of the Month, and George Forbes’ brilliant Writing to Remember column, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this issue as much as we did putting it together. In short, it’s more of what you love, and who can argue with that?

Contents 5 Then and Now

News and events, and headlines from the past

10 The happiest days

Glaswegians remember their fi rst day at school

15 Above it all

The secret life of Cardoness Castle

16 Memories Mailbox

Write to us and win! Plus, George Forbes recalls Sixties fashions

18 A piece of Scotland overseas

The moving experiences of Scotland’s past emigrants

20 ‘It makes me proud...’

Publisher Ken Laird recalls putting together the fi rst Scottish Memories

22 Making do in World War Two

Mary Ellis recalls life on the Home Front

24 From the archives…

Intriguing items from Scotland’s past

25 This month in Scottish history

Anniversaries and events from yesteryear

27 Destination Linlithgow

Your in-depth guide to Linlithgow

34 The fl oating railway

The story of the world’s fi rst ‘ro-ro’ ferry

Matt Hill

36 One for the pot

A taste of life at a Highlands B&B

Editor

38 Guid luck aboot the hoose

Scottish superstitions revealed

40 Scotland remembered

Readers share their memories

43 Wee Harry

The fi rst instalment in our new fi ction series set in 1930s Glasgow

44 Memories of Scotland’s

fi shing communities The life of 19th-century fi shermen

46 A taste of Scotland WIN!

Top chef Steven Doherty shares a recipe. Plus, win a cookery course, worth £400!

47 Remember Dr Finlay?

A profi le of AJ Cronin, the man behind TV series Dr Finlay’s Casebook

48 Supernatural Scotland

The wee folk of the dragon’s mound

49 Scottish roots

Five easy steps to trace your ancestors

50 Sights and Sounds of Scotland

CD, book and DVD reviews. Plus, a look back at hits of the past in Hit Parade

52 Puzzles WIN!

Test your knowledge in our trivial ten

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