New book published on unknown Arran luminary

Contributed by Jim Henderson ARCH HERETIC UNKNOWN GENIUS. J.M.ROBERTSON. Author Martin Page of London. Copyright 30.11.2024. Contains 592 pages priced at £20.00 + £4.00 postage. Anyone interested in purchasing a copy, please contact the Voice for the address.   John MacKinnon Robertson 14.11.1856 – 5.1.1933 Born in a small croft at Low Glencloy, Brodick on …

The Duchess Harbour, Lamlash Bay

Historical information provided by Jim Henderson Lady Anne Hamilton was the daughter of Sir James Hamilton and Lady Mary Fielding, born at the palace of Whitehall in London. In 1650 Anne became the Duchess of Hamilton and Countess of Arran as her uncle died leaving no male heirs. In 1656 she married William Douglas 1st …

The Arran Naturalist revisited

Notes from The Arran Naturalist, the Journal of the Arran Natural History Society. Issue 8. 1985. Featured image shows original artwork from the front cover, by Lesley Williamson.