Observations – Page 24

Back to the Land

Jan 1, 1937

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Barrowsgate sets out his manifesto on farming in Scotland. This was probably written in the mid-1930s as its essence appears in a newspaper article of 09 July 1937. In summary, he suggests that: Above all, Barrowsgate is in favour of “localism” and support for the small farm or croft, to avoid the migration of the…

Still Mair Win’

Dec 31, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

It’s windy again in Buchan and, this time, Westie gets buried underneath a haystack.

Win’ Byordinar Win’

Dec 24, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Mistress Barrowsgate takes to the air trying to stop the haystack blowing away.

The Day We Haud

Dec 24, 1936

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in Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate is fond of the Scottish customs and traditions around New Year and remembers the children in his village would go knocking at Hogmanay for presents.

Sales an’ Sookin’ Bottles

Dec 18, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

A church sale of works leads to a bidding war for a baby’s bottle.

Blareonomy – Beuk II

Dec 11, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

On their way back from the dance, Rob falls into a muddy ditch.

Blareonomy, Beuk I

Dec 4, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Local crofter and musician Blairy and his daughter are persuaded to perform with Northie at a dance in Fraserburgh (“Broch”).

In Praise of Postie

Nov 27, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Other verse, Verse, Writings

Drumnadroggit’s postie likes to blether – and sing.

Some News

Nov 20, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate explains the art of being a good listener.

Gladys Len’s a Han’

Nov 13, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

After Barrowsgate made a hash of things, Mistress B sends for her sister Annie to look after her while she is confined to bed. However, Annie can’t come and sends her daughter Gladys instead. After some crossed wires, the mince and tatties turns out a little odd …

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