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Scottish Independence Campaigner, SNP member, pro-EU, Cemetery Enthusiast, Spanish flu researcher, author, Community Council Chair, Candle maker No DMs please 🙏 https://brokencolumnspanishflu.uk/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RyvoanCandles

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10 June

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13 Mar

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26 Feb

Another from Larbert Cemetery I managed to write up this evening: brokencolumnspanishflu.uk/2026/02/25/r...

brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Private Thomas CowanLast August, I visited Larbert Cemetery for the first time and found the grave of Thomas Cowan. He is commemorated with a headstone from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) as he died whi…

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23 Feb

Another from Edinburgh. I have been meaning to write this up for a while now. brokencolumnspanishflu.uk/2026/02/23/r...

brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Helen Roberts CalderHelen tragically lost her life to pulmonary thrombosis on Armistice Day, at 14 Glencairn Road, Edinburgh, after a grueling, sixteen-day fight against influenza, which became even more severe with t…

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13 Feb

Great leafleting session for @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social in Comrie this afternoon.

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3 Feb

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Christina McBeanChristina McBean is the second victim of the Spanish flu that I found in Daviot Churchyard. She was one of many nurses who made the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against the Spanish influenza. Ch…

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2 Feb

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Martha EddlestonNestled in the picturesque landscapes of Highland Perthshire, Blair Atholl is a captivating village that enchants visitors with its charm and rich history. At the heart of this vibrant community st…

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13 Jan

The tragic story of Charles Strachan Barrie of Kirremuir: brokencolumnspanishflu.uk/2026/01/13/r...

brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Charles Strachan BarrieKirriemuir is a quaint town nestled on the edge of the beautiful Angus Glens, an area cherished for its natural splendour. With a rich and storied history, this former royal burgh holds a special p…

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6 Jan

The tragic story of James and Sarah Livingston: brokencolumnspanishflu.uk/2026/01/06/r...

brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering James and Sarah LivingstonSt. John’s Episcopal Church is situated outside Ballachulish along the A82 road. The view to the east over Loch Leven towards Glencoe is breathtaking. This beautiful church was built in 1842.…

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26 Dec 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Evelyn Mary MackintoshDaviot Churchyard sits next to the northbound A9, six miles south of Inverness. Set on a small hill, the churchyard has attractive views over the surrounding countryside and is adorned by the beaut…

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8 Dec 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Helena Stewart BennetDating back to 1867, Arbroath’s Western Cemetery is known for its elegance. It is meticulously planned and landscaped, with the highlight being the striking, albeit somewhat ostentatious, Mor…

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6 Dec 2025

My first post in a while - the story of Alice Plimmer brokencolumnspanishflu.uk/2025/12/06/r...

brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Alice Victoria PlimmerSt. Mary’s Episcopal Church is located on the western side of the Perth Road roundabout in the town center of Dunblane. Near the church grounds stands a small statue of a bear and a fox, comm…

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28 Nov 2025

Great leafleting session in Crieff today for @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social

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7 Sept 2025

First entry from Angus and 100th post: brokencolumnspanishflu.uk/2025/09/07/r...

brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Daniel HalkerstonLiff, Benvie and Invergowrie is a rural parish on the western edge of Dundee straddling both Angus and Perth and Kinross Council territories. The area is best known as the site of the former mental…

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1 Sept 2025

First entry from Highland Local Authority: brokencolumnspanishflu.uk/2025/09/01/r...

brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Sister Christina JackThurso Cemetery is among the most northern on the UK mainland. The cemetery is located on the southern outskirts of the town. Thurso native Christina Jack died from influenza and inflammation of th…

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29 Aug 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukBraco Suicide GravesIn 1823, an Act of Parliament was passed, lifting the ban on the burial of suicide victims in consecrated ground. The practice likely continued despite the legislation. According to superstition, t…

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20 Aug 2025

Another from North Lanarkshire: brokencolumnspanishflu.uk/2025/08/20/r...

brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering William CarriganAirbles Road Cemetery is located on the outskirts of Motherwell, near the River Clyde. Historically, Motherwell was the centre of steel manufacturing in Scotland. The variety of headstones in the c…

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10 Aug 2025

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6 Aug 2025

The mother of yesterday's biography. brokencolumnspanishflu.uk/2025/08/06/r...

brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Jane TaylorJane Taylor passed away from influenza and related complications at the age of forty-two on January 7th, 1919, at Easter Fannyside Farm in Cumbernald. Her untimely death came just a week after her …

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5 Aug 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering James TaylorMany people (myself included) associate the name ‘Cumbernauld’ with one of several ‘new towns’ constructed in Scotland after the Second World War. An ambitious civil and soc…

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21 July 2025

First entry from North Lanarkshire. brokencolumnspanishflu.uk/2025/07/21/r...

brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Helen MacKenzieOld Monklands Cemetery is situated on the outskirts of Coatbridge, on a south-facing hillside with impressive views towards nearby Bellshill, Uddingston, Rutherglen and the eastern fringe of Glasgo…

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18 June 2025

Hi folks, The latest addition to my website. Thank you for all your support: brokencolumnspanishflu.uk/2025/06/19/r...

brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Janet and William MillerOn February 20, I paid my first visit to Denny Cemetery. It is located across from Denny High School, an attractive, landscaped Victorian-era cemetery containing various headstones and memorials. T…

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13 May 2025

Accidentally bought an extra copy of A.C Grayling's latest book. It's for sale in eBay if anyone is looking for a copy. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12710367...

ebay.co.ukDiscriminations: Making Peace in the Culture Wars by A. C. Grayling | eBay UKI forgot I already had a copy when I purchased this. This copy is brand new.

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2 May 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering James JusticeThe grounds of Scone Palace are nothing short of spectacular. Scone Abbey once stood on the site where early medieval Scottish monarchs were crowned atop the famous ‘Stone of Scone’. Ce…

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26 Apr 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Robert PollockThe East Neuk of Fife boasts one of Scotland’s most picturesque stretches of coastline. The village of Kilconquhar sits inland from the coast. Sitting next to Kinconquhar Loch, the town is do…

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25 Apr 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering the Whyte Sisters. The Dundee Telegraph of November 19 1918, reported the severity of influenza in the District of Cupar in neighbouring Fife. The article acknowledged “numerous deaths&#82…

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22 Apr 2025

#TransRightsAreHumanRights I'm a safe space, ally, and I WILL fight at your side.

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20 Apr 2025

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18 Apr 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering James CowanCamelon Cemetery is one of my favourites. The cemetery is a diverse smorgasbord of headstone designs, spanning from the late Victorian era to the present day. James Cowan rests near the Cemetery&#8…

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6 Apr 2025

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1 Apr 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Lavinia SwireDownton, North Yorkshire, has a picturesque churchyard. The remains of many generations of the Crawley Family, the Earls of Grantham rest within its walls. The churchyard is also the resting place …

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24 Mar 2025

Really looking forward to reading this.

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The SNP

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24 Mar 2025

Things are not getting better. Labour are on track to LOWER living standards by the next election. An average family in the UK could be £1,400-a-year poorer by 2030, according to analysis by @jrf-uk.bsky.social.

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21 Mar 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Albert Victor PattersonI returned to Dundee’s Balgay Cemetery today. ‘Boy’ Albert Victor Patterson rests in a familial grave of Section C towards the eastern end of the cemetery. Albert succumbed to inf…

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21 Mar 2025

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👏 SNP WIN: @theSNP have gained Southside Central in Glasgow from Labour - congratulations to @mhairihunter.bsky.social and her team!

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15 Mar 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukInfluenza deaths at Woodilee AsylumWoodilee Hospital was situated on the eastern edge of Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire. Today, nothing remains of the once extensive complex except for the main entrance building, which includes the clo…

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11 Mar 2025

Scotland has been promised carbon capture investment for 20 years—yet Westminster has repeatedly snubbed us. Labour’s dithering threatens jobs, investment & our net zero future. Rachel Reeves must fund the Acorn project in the Spring Budget.

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8 Mar 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Peter CurranTullibody Churchyard dates back to the 12th Century, and the remains of the church date back to the 16th Century. The site is adjacent to relatively modern social housing, which is an interesting j…

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8 Mar 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukInternational Women’s DayOn International Women’s Day, we recognise and celebrate the contributions made by women. Women were on the front line in the fight against the Spanish flu as doctors, nurses, and scientists,…

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1 Mar 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Maggie DickieLocated on an east-facing hillside on the southern edge of the town, Inverkeithing Cemetery has a dramatic setting. The cemetery overlooks the Firth of Forth towards Edinburgh. Looking south, the t…

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28 Feb 2025

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28 Feb 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukA Tribute to Colin Mayall 1941-2025:This morning, I attended the funeral of Edward Colin Lamont Mayall, known locally as ‘Colin’. Colin was a renowned local historian, genealogist and author of several books and hundreds …

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27 Feb 2025

1966, back when the Labour Party was actually a social democratic party; not the neoliberal, Tory-lite mutation it is today.

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26 Feb 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Ian Greenlees HerdmanA plaque commemorating Ian Greenless Herdman is on the north perimeter wall of Edinburgh’s Dean Cemetery. Ian died the week before Christmas, on December 16, aged seventeen, at 1 Belford Park…

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26 Feb 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering Katherine Lettice CurteisThe Dean Cemetery in West Edinburgh is impressive. Academics, clergy, financiers, politicians, physicians and other elites from the city’s past rest within its walls, their graves marked by g…

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24 Feb 2025

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brokencolumnspanishflu.ukRemembering James BaxterKilmacolm is a charming town located in the Gryffe Valley. Although it’s only a short distance from Port Glasgow and Greenock, which are situated along the south banks of the Clyde Estuary, K…

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24 Feb 2025

Since the SNP took office, Scotland’s NHS has grown by over 33,000 extra doctors, nurses, and staff—an increase of over 26%. More frontline care. More support for patients. A stronger NHS for Scotland.

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21 Feb 2025

BREAKING: Scottish Labour have pledged to create an Elon Musk-style 'Doge' to find public spending cuts. It comes just days after the Scottish Tories announced the same idea

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Southern Poverty Law Center

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20 Feb 2025

Young people are constantly confronted by divisive messages, hate and disinformation – and it's on adults to help them build resilience 📣. Learning For Justice's #ResistingHateInEducation series offers resources and strategies to help 📲: www.learningforjustice.org/the-learning...