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

Aug 25, 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 on 25 August 1950 but was probably published previously in the Bon Accord.

Mairry in Haste

Dec 16, 1943

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in Observations, Writings

A cautionary tale. After a gap of eighteen months, this was Barrowsgate’s only newspaper column in 1943 and marked the end of his writing career. It would be a further six years before any further articles were published or broadcast, and these would all be rehashes of earlier works. [Note: I am seeking a better…

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…