Observations – Barrowsgate

Some Vrang Conclusions

Jun 7, 2025

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Two cases of mistaken identity on a trip to Aberdeen.

The chemist tells Barrowsgate about his recent visit to a cattle show. Note: This was published in the Mearns Leader in 1956. There do not appear to be any other articles by Barrowsgate published around this time (he was 74 by then).

Mutual Consideration

Jan 1, 1950

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in Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate attended the Drumnadroggit Mutual Swaree but out of discretion and respect for the attendees, he won’t say a word about it. Note: This was published in the Huntly Express in 1950 (date unknown at present)

Mairry in Haste

Dec 16, 1943

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in Observations, Writings

Fitey Steps Out

Feb 26, 1942

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Due to heavy snow, Fitey’s train home from the market isn’t running. He goes into the pub a few times to check the time on their clock before setting off for home on foot along the railway track. Stopping for a smoke after a few miles, he turns his back to the wind to light…