Nineteen castles and cathedrals - including St Andrews Cathedral, Arbroath Abbey and Dunkeld Cathedral - are closed due to fears over unstable masonry.
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By Hamish MacPherson
Remains of the 13th century Elgin Cathedral which was burned down by Alexander Stuart, Earl of Buchan (Photo by De Agostini via Getty Images/De Agostini via Getty Images). AS with any family, there will often be squabbles and upset between the various members. Right now, the SNP seems to be having a fair old brouhaha. History always shows that a house divided is a house defeated – except for one, namely the royal Stewarts of Scotland. The battle within the national party is as nothing compared to the bloodletting – literally so – within the House of Stewart, even before James VI went south to become James I of England in 1603.
Molly Arbuthnott.
As we all look forward to the happy day when the Covid pandemic becomes a distant memory, we’re sure to all have our own recollections of this strange and difficult time.
To mark a unique year, the pupils at the Royal School of Dunkeld have put together Our Lockdown Book, together with local author Molly Arbuthnott.
A creative collection of all their lockdown experiences, and the nature around them, the book also raises money for the parish of Dunkeld.
“The school is a wonderful primary school in Dunkeld, thriving under Nicola William’s very capable leadership and following the motto that ‘we love to learn,’” says Molly.