The Duchess of Fife
A Charming Character Sketch of Prince Arthur of Connaught’s Future Bride
THE LEADING article in the Woman at Home is a character sketch of the Duchess of Fife by M. Crosby Smith.
There is no young lady in the peerage in whom the nation takes a deeper, inerest than the youthful Duchess of ife. Her engagement to Prince Arthur f Connaught, only son of the Duke and uchess of Connaught, one of the most opular Princes in England, has not nly aroused rejoicing on her Scotch states, but has given the greatest sat| faction to British residents in all arts of the world. There lias been no loyal betrothal so popular since the engagement of our King and Queen. fVhilst rumor has been busy assigning ¡ ’rince Arthur as a possible husband for : jalf the eligible Princesses in Europe, ¡is fate has been close at hand, and he las gained a charming bride in the ‘ousin whom he lias known from her abyhood. The Prince, though small in tature, is great in reputation, not only
The Christmas period is often a time of excess. And when you’ve eaten (or drunk) a little too much, it can be tempting to just vegetate on the couch for days on end while flicking channels and reaching for the biscuit tin. But getting fresh air is important, even in winter, with time outside proving a great way to boost your mood. If you don’t fancy a mammoth hike, but more of a short walk, then here are some of the best across Scotland.
Dean Village and the Water of Leith, Edinburgh Most of us will have walked up Arthur’s Seat or Calton Hill while in Edinburgh. But what about taking a stroll around the lesser-visited Dean Village? This curious, charming “village”, which looks straight out of a postcard, is in fact located in the heart of Scotland’s capital city. Starting in the centre of Edinburgh, it doesn’t take long to reach Dean Village, with its collection of 19th-century cottages and brightly painted houses.