Aug 18, 2026

What happened to the Fisher family? A cemetery visit #rally

A quiet look at Craigan Cemetery in Ballinamallard. This video documents the location of the Fisher family plot.This footage provides a clear view of the Craigan Cemetery grounds, situated just outside the village of Ballinamallard. It serves as a visual record for those interested in local County Fermanagh cemeteries or individuals tracing the history of the area. The site is well-maintained and

Aug 17, 2026

Ireland Preserved: A Tragic Comedy Born Out of Adversity

*The Siege of Derry – 1689In 1689, the city of Derry endured one of the most famous sieges in British and Irish history.Beginning in April during the Williamite War, the Protestant defenders of the city held out for 105 days against the Jacobite forces of King James II. With food running desperately low and disease spreading, the situation inside the walls became increasingly desperate.Then, on

Aug 14, 2026

Harry Potter Graveyard Tour! #jkrowling #harrypotter #edfringe

### The Harry Potter Grave at Greyfriars Kirkyard 🪦⚡Did J.K. Rowling find inspiration for Harry Potter in Edinburgh?Hidden among the historic tombstones of *Greyfriars Kirkyard is the grave of Thomas Riddell — a name remarkably similar to Tom Riddle, the birth name of Lord Voldemort.But that's not the only Harry Potter connection. Names including McGonagall, Moodie, Scrimgeour, Potter

Aug 13, 2026

Unusual Burials - Solictor of Stamps for Scotland #edinburgh #stampcollecting #history

*The Solicitor of Stamps for Scotland – A Forgotten Edinburgh OfficeHave you ever wondered what the Solicitor of Stamps for Scotland actually did?In the 18th and 19th centuries, stamp duties were an important source of government revenue. Taxes were levied on legal documents, deeds, inventories, contracts and other paperwork, and the Edinburgh Stamp Office was responsible for administering these

Aug 12, 2026

The weirdest church carvings you’ve ever seen 🦴 #history #weird #art

Explore the eerie beauty of memento mori carvings etched into ancient stone.These striking church carvings use skeleton art to illustrate the fragility of life and the inevitability of the afterlife. We examine the historical context behind these macabre displays and why medieval artists chose to depict mortality in such a playful, yet profound way.*MEMENTO MORI – REMEMBER YOU MUST DIE | GREYFRI

Aug 11, 2026

Ancient Latin Inscriptions on Grand Headstone Revealed #edinburgh

Aug 09, 2026

Bertie Fisher A Rally Legend's Tragic Story

Aug 08, 2026

Greyfriars Bobby Scotland's Loyal Dog Statue

Greyfriars Bobby – Edinburgh’s Most Famous Dog 🐾Few stories are as closely associated with Edinburgh as that of Greyfriars Bobby, the little terrier remembered for his extraordinary loyalty to his master.According to the traditional story, Bobby belonged to John Gray an Edinburgh City Police nightwatchman who died in 1858. After Gray was buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard, Bobby is said to have

Aug 08, 2026

Greyfriars Kirkyard Holds a Secret About 1984 #Bhopal #Edinburgh #History

Bhopal Gas Tragedy – One of the World's Worst Industrial DisastersOn the night of 2–3 December 1984, the city of Bhopal, India, became the scene of one of the worst industrial disasters in history.A deadly cloud of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas escaped from the Union Carbide pesticide plant and spread across nearby communities while thousands of people were asleep.People awoke struggling to brea

Aug 07, 2026

Sir Samuel Ferguson Poet, Artist, Irish Antiquarian Legend #fleadh

Sir Samuel Ferguson (1810–1886) was one of Ireland’s most important 19th-century literary figures, remembered as a poet, historian, antiquarian and champion of Irish culture.Born in *Belfast on 10 March 1810, Ferguson grew up in a period of major social and political change. He studied law and became a barrister, but his greatest passion was Irish history, mythology and literature.He became on

Aug 04, 2026

Sir Samuel Ferguson Irish Poet & Antiquarian's Lifen #fleadh #belfast

Sir Samuel Ferguson (1810–1886) was one of Ireland’s most important 19th-century literary figures, remembered as a poet, historian, antiquarian and champion of Irish culture.Born in *Belfast on 10 March 1810, Ferguson grew up in a period of major social and political change. He studied law and became a barrister, but his greatest passion was Irish history, mythology and literature.He became on

Aug 01, 2026

Sir Samuel Ferguson's Grave Ogham Antiquarian's Final Resting Place #fleadh

Sir Samuel Ferguson (1810–1886) was one of Ireland’s most important 19th-century literary figures, remembered as a poet, historian, antiquarian and champion of Irish culture.Born in *Belfast on 10 March 1810, Ferguson grew up in a period of major social and political change. He studied law and became a barrister, but his greatest passion was Irish history, mythology and literature.He became on