by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 6, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories
The Village Wells Before the Seaboard Villages were connected to the mains water supply it was an everyday occurrence to meet someone either going to, or coming from the well. When I was very young there were few wells which supplied the villagers needs but in later...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 6, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories
The Simple Folk We hear much nowadays of the affluent society and at no time is this more evident than during the annual Christmas shopping spree. The larger stores are stocked with goods of all kinds and lavish amounts are spent on gifts which the buyer is not really...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 6, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories
GRANNY’S HOUSE Granny’s house was in the same street as my own home, just two hundred yards away. As a young child I spent much time there with my brothers and sisters, we played lots of games indoors and outdoors. Granny had a large garden at the back and a...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 6, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories
WASHING DAY Having to cope with family washing is no problem for the modern housewife. Her automatic machines will do the washing while she gets on with other tasks. Should the weather be adverse, the tumble dryer can also be brought into use. All will be clean and...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 6, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories
Nicknames I often wonder why parents give nice sensible names to their children at birth or christening and then proceed to call them by shortened versions, or by completely different names, which then stick to them all of their days. My own name is Catherine...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 6, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories
The Villages Shops When I was ten to twelve years old I must have been the most sought after message girl on our street. There were several girls in neighbouring families but none of my own age, some were older, others younger. As well as doing most of our own...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 4, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories
Voices World War II had begun, in schools or village halls throughout the country lectures were given on security and home defence. Citizens were advised to be diligent at all times, to be very wary of any strangers in their midst and to report anything...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 4, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories
During the War Just after World War II began a large part of Scotland, from Inverness northwards was declared a prohibited area. Visitors needed a permit for entry and there was a strict censorship on all outgoing mail. These were just two of the inconveniences...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 4, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories
A Direct Hit Billy Davidson had an air-gun and he was envied by all the other boys in the school. He went down to the shore every evening and he would aim at targets in the water. He even tried to hit seals when they chanced to surface. Jonathan was just a little boy...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 4, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories
At the Corner Every small village has its own particular spot where folk like to meet and in Hilton young and old used to gather at the corner. Many years ago there was much more open space there than there is now, it was an advantageous spot for seeing a lot...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 4, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories, Stories
A HELPING HAND In recent years much has been done to alleviate the hardships of the elderly. If household chores become too strenuous home help is available and under qualifying circumstances “meals on wheels” can be arranged. Telephones have been installed in many...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 4, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories
Catherine Ross (Katie) 12th January 1918 – 5th June 2013 We take this opportunity to acknowledge and recognise just how remarkable a person Katie was, her support and encouragement over the years will not be forgotten and she has left the Seaboard community...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 4, 2014 | Katie Ross Stories
A FISHING TRIP It was a pleasant evening when the four men set out. Sandy, Bill, Jack and Davie intended to go fishing but because a strong wind had sprung up on their last trip, their boat had to be put ashore at Tarrel Bothy. It meant a walk of several miles below...
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