As to the meaning of Hogmanay - when I was young I used to think it meant that all the people went around hugging each other because that's exactly what they did. Hug Many!
Great Alan! =D> I too liked the ''Talkies'' write-up. Certainly don't get much peace and quiet at the movies these days! I remember years ago a program on TV where they showed all the tricks of the trade on making the sounds of galloping horses, running water, etc. It was fascinating. Sarah: So sorr...
Hi and [TS_welcome] Did you search for any other children to see if they fitted in with your family names and did you actually view the original certificate at Scotland's People? I have on at least one occasion found that a Margaret was indexed as Mary but looking at the writing very closely saw tha...