The Lothians

An Eclectic Appreciation of Things Old, Stately, Quirky or Simply of Historical Interest

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

"Hey Google"

The Author at work with writing slope and ink pen, 2014 "Hey Google" Unfortunately, and for reasons explained in this post, I ha...

Sunday, 22 December 2024

"Best Christmas Wishes", 2024

"Best Christmas Wishes" A pre-1914 New Zealand Government "Tourist & Health Resorts" postcard sent to my Uncle by ...

Sunday, 8 December 2024

Larnach Castle - The Purdie Years (1927 to 1940) - Part Eight

Mrs Laura M. Purdie as she appeared in a newspaper article dated 1st Sept 1950 [Credit : Otago Daily Times & National Library of New Z...

Sunday, 1 December 2024

Larnach Castle - The Purdie Years (1927 to 1940) - Part Seven

Larnach Castle as it appeared circa early 1940's and showing the old wooden lath pergola in its new position [From my own collection] ...

Sunday, 24 November 2024

Larnach Castle - The Purdie Years (1927 to 1940) - Part Six

The rear of Larnach Castle as it appeared pre-1935. The detatched building at far right is the original dairy. You can just make out the arc...

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Don001: Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; Ex Banker and Photographic Archivist into walking, cycling, collectables, railways and vintage transport, history, culture, genealogy and historical blog writing. My Blogs are primarily inspired by objects or images in my own personal collections. My Blog title "The Lothians" is taken from the name my Scottish born Grandfather gave to his 459 acre estate in Central Southland.

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