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Comment on The Tragedy of Mary Hamilton by Heather Forgham

Heather Forgham — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:57:19 +0000

I am descended from the Cozens family who were in St. Petersburg at the time of Peter the Great and believe, as do others, that Alexander Cozens was the son of Richard Cozens and Mary Davenport. There was a rumour that he was might have been Peter’s illegitimate son, but art historians have questioned this. Certainly, he was raised as if he were Richard and Mary’s child, went to England to study and became an artist. Mary Cozens nee Davenport mentions him (and her other children) in a letter written after she was widowed in 1736. This version of events would be compatible with the tale of Mary Hamilton as outlined in the original article.

Comment on Left Handed Clan Kerr and The Reverse Spiral Staircase by Janette nee Keir

Janette nee Keir — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:08:50 +0000

Both my daughter and i are very left handed and i remember my grandparents, when i was very young, saying that there were many corrie fisted folk in our family and i was continuing the tradition. It was my granny who was able to teach me how to sew left handed!

Comment on End To Buying a Fake Scottish Title? by Brian

Brian — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:27:36 +0000

Now the promised Highland Titles charity has failed to appear, despite the assurances given by Mr Bevis on this very thread! You would have to wonder if their application to set up a charity was refused.

http://lochaberhighlandestate.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/the-highland-titles-scam-charitywhat.html

Remember the quotations below from Mr Bevis? Seems they were yet another pack of lies & deceit.

“In a few months, management of the Nature Reserve passes to a membership charity that will manage the estate”

“Yes, of course the charity number will be published. The charity is being formed by our solicitor, Colin Liddell, a Specialist in Charity Law with the firm J & H Mitchell WS of Pitlochry”

“In 2013, The Highland Titles Nature Reserve moves into the control of a Scottish charity run by a membership of thousands. The lies and spin perpetrated by two or three small minded bigots will not change that fact.”

Comment on Hugh William Mackay, Chief of Clan Mackay Dies by Nadine Lee

Nadine Lee — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:52 +0000

Hi Billy – I understand that Mackay spent most of his life in London, Holland and Lancashire – hence his burial there.

Comment on Hugh William Mackay, Chief of Clan Mackay Dies by Billy Johnston

Billy Johnston — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:36 +0000

Should he not be buried in Scotland ?

Comment on Amanda’s West Highland Way Trip – Mission Control… by Nadine Lee

Nadine Lee — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:04:08 +0000

Good luck Amanda!

Comment on McMummy – Chinese unearth 4000 year old mummy in a kilt! by Peter MacDonald

Peter MacDonald — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:34:57 +0000

This is one of number of mummies found in the Takla Makan region. They individuals were not Scottish (Scotland didn’t exist 4000 years ago and the traditional red hair came in via the Vikings). the mummies are thought to be celts from the Caucasuses. None are wearing a kilt like dress but they do have tartan robes which demonstrates that tartan probably originaled in the Caucasues and came west with the proto-Scots

Comment on Alan Cumming looking great in his Kilt Outfit by Rich Cheney

Rich Cheney — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:33:43 +0000

Wow, I have the kilt, but never saw a whole suit made of that tartan. Looks really expensive.

Comment on McMummy – Chinese unearth 4000 year old mummy in a kilt! by Hyle

Hyle — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:22:12 +0000

Wow… She went out for Chinese food and never came back. How and the heck do you get to China from Scotland?

Comment on End To Buying a Fake Scottish Title? by Leslie Kenyon

Leslie Kenyon — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:08:47 +0000

By the way, I meant no insult to those properly titled in the U.K. by mentioning that Americans give titled names to their pets. We do, but it is a sign of affection or maybe transferring one’s hidden desire to be King, Duke, Prince, Princess, Lady, Earl, etc. I have never heard anyone naming their pet Lord, as it would be perceived as insulting to the real Lord up there. But every other title it seems is used. We Californians, especially we native Californians, have a title for “cool men originally meant for surfers” called “Dude”. I noticed Prince Harry stole that title and called his brother Dude instead of Duke when toasting him at his wedding. Cute. Hope this land sale conflicts are resolved. Scotland is a most beautiful country.