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Castle Idiosyncrasies

Every now and again, I come across one of idiosyncrasies of life in the Castle 100 or so years ago. […]

Aberdeen Angus Cattle and Crathes

Pedigree cattle have not been particularly prominent in the family history books during recent years, but my attention was drawn […]

Burnetts from Scotland to Australia

James Charles Burnett (1815-1854). Descendant of Burnetts of Barns (Scotland) Surveyor. Head of Survey Office, Brisbane.   James Charles Burnett […]

Bishop Burnet on Education

It is true great change and daily variety of company, doth rub off all rusticity, and give a garb, and […]

Bishop Burnet on Education

He should be allowed, according to the advice of Solomon, all innocent mirth and cheerfulness: but it is better the […]