Past Times journalist for DC Thomson Group. Loving digging up the past after many years in news and current affairs.
On This Day 1970: Andy Stewart was being un-PC at His Majesty’s, whisky prices were cut, but not really; the sun was out and the Royals were smiling at Crathie
August 21, 2023
Bertie visits Lewis to find families of Russian Arctic Convoy heroes
August 19, 2023
On This Day 1990: Farewell to a flower of Scotland, hail the bottle boat adventurer, and Uncle Stewart is in the dog house
August 14, 2023
How a Rosehearty man became an American war hero
August 6, 2023
2 On This Day: Goering’s car and fruity gossip featured in the Evening Express of Monday August 1, 1951
July 31, 2023
From Prince to serving maid: Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Betty Burke disguise recreated in meticulous detail
July 28, 2023
Highland writers’ centre Moniack Mhor celebrates 30 years nurturing national literary scene
July 26, 2023
On This Day 1983: ‘Not a lot of crime so we can save money on policing’; a forgotten Spitfire emerges from the sand; and Fergie and Joe are at loggerheads
July 17, 2023
Inverness-born sculptor Philip Jackson looks back on his close encounters with national icons over six decade long career
July 16, 2023
Hey Duggee: Magic for little ones at Inverness
July 10, 2023
On This Day, 1963: When underage King Charles got caught drinking brandy in Stornoway, and other fascinating P&J headlines
July 10, 2023
Could Titanic links be fuelling horror haunting of former West Coast hotel room?
July 7, 2023
On This Day: What was The P&J reporting on July 3, 1950?
July 3, 2023
How Mary Queen of Scots fell in love with hunting in the Highlands — at a bloody cost to locals
July 1, 2023
Portsoy boat festival: 113-year-old vessel with Whisky Galore past will be on show
June 30, 2023
Kessock Ferry Swim: When Inverness kids as young as seven took on the challenge
June 23, 2023
The Highland Paranormal Group — ghostbusting from Caithness to Clava Cairns
June 17, 2023
Elton John set to land in Aberdeen at last as the Rocket Man bids farewell to his fans
June 10, 2023
Could the world descend on Newtonmore after Outlander video goes viral?
June 9, 2023
How Braemar wireless operator and Aberdeen master became national heroes after 23 days at sea in a lifeboat
June 3, 2023
Sutherland’s ancient past: Find out what’s been dug up near Brora by volunteers and experts
June 2, 2023
Emotional memories flood back as Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team celebrates 60th anniversary
May 28, 2023
Nostalgia on all cylinders: Vintage Day at the Highland Folk Museum
May 27, 2023
Massive Highland Pony meet at Balmoral this weekend to celebrate society’s centenary
May 26, 2023