Williams Writings

Andrew Meikle (5 May 1719 – 27 November 1811) was a Scottish mechanical engineer credited with inventing the threshing machine, a device used to remove the outer husks from grains...

16th January 2022

oor Wullie / writings

OOR WULLIE.

Another adventure for oor wullie. Facebook Comments Post Views: 73

15th January 2022

Scottish antiques and collectables / writings

Scottish Antiques and Collectables.

This stunning Stag and Thistle whisky decanter has a beautiful celtic design featuring the Stag and Thistle. This specific design consists of a beautiful Stag and...

13th January 2022

public-poetry / writings

Public Poetry. Ted Hughes.

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13th January 2022

Scottish Architecture. / writings

Scottish Architecture. Clyde Arc.

The Clyde Arc (known locally as the Squinty Bridge) is a road bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, connecting Finnieston near the Clyde Auditorium and SEC with Pacific Quay and Glasgow Science Centre in Govan. A prominent feature of the bridge is...

9th January 2022

oor Wullie / writings

OOR WULLIE.

Another adventure from the Scottish lad. Facebook Comments Post Views: 50

8th January 2022

Scottish Battles / writings

Scottish Battles. Myton.

The Battle of Myton, nicknamed the Chapter of Myton or The White Battle because of the number of clergy involved, was a major engagement in the First Scottish War of Independence, fought in Yorkshire on...

7th January 2022

Scottish antiques and collectables / writings

Scottish Antiques and Collectables.

Edinburgh Crystal was a cut glass manufactured in Scotland between 1867 and 2006, and was also the name of the manufacturing company. In addition to drinking...

6th January 2022

Infamous Scots. Past and present / writings

Infamous Scots. Susan Newell.

CONTAINS SENSITIVE MATERIAL. Susan newell was the last woman to be hanged in Scotland for the murder of a paper boy in Scotland. for more information...

3rd January 2022

writings

Happy New Year friends.

I would like to wish you all a Very Happy New year. Thank you for all your support in 2021. Facebook Comments Post Views: 209

31st December 2021

Famous Scots. Past and Present. / writings

Famous Scots. Sir Ralph Cochrane.

Air chief marshal (Air Chf Mshl or ACM) GBE, KCB, AFC (24 February 1895 – 17 December 1977) was a British aviator and Royal Air Force officer, perhaps best known for his role in Operation Chastise,...

29th December 2021

Scottish Inventions. / writings

Scottish Inventions. The Kalaedoscope.

Kaleidoscopes were invented in 1816 by David Brewster a Scottish inventor. Sir David Brewster was studying many aspects of physical Sciences including polarization optics and the...