This story was prompted by the finding of a rare postcard as shown above. The Royal Army Medical Corps used to hold an annual camp, and Banff – specifically Canal Park – was the location in 1912. The Banff skyline really hasn’t changed that much!
James, 4th Earl Fife, was a Scottish Lord, made a Spanish General and earning their equivalent of the Victoria Cross. This part 2 is about his life back in Banff and examples of his local good deeds.
James, 4th Earl Fife, was a Scottish Lord, made a Spanish General and earning their equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
The Fife Arms Hotel was a hugely popular hotel from 1845 to 1966 and beyond.
In Jan 1910 Banff got on board with roller skating with a dedicated rink; but it was shortlived and was closed by the end of 1911 !
This Story is about an area of Banff which used to be known as “Painted Effie”; a Wash-house and Bleaching Green.
This Story is about an area of Banff which used to be known as “Painted Effie”; a Wash-house and Bleaching Green.
William Duncan was a Macduff loon that emigrated and “made it good” in the USA. This part 2 concludes this brief summary of his life.
William Duncan was a Macduff loon that emigrated and “made it good” in the USA – being part of the American Frontier – the “Wild West”! Part 2 will follow in about one week.
The bombing of the Duff House Prisoner of War camp on 22nd July 1940 is well known. There are however several so far unexplained mysteries around the whole matter of PoW Camp No5; ie Duff House.