Frae Bonnie Scotland

Several years ago, Dear Husbola gave me a sweet little antique silk handkerchief that is embroidered Frae Bonnie Scotland.

Even as far back as early 20th century, some Scots have been interested in breaking away from Great Britain.

I promise this is a politics free zone.  The majority has spoken and Scotland will not be breaking away--at least for the next 15 years.

Over the years--we have had some marvelous adventures in Scotland--and many surrounded the eternal hunt for antiques.  I can trace an immigrant ancestor to the 1650 Battle of Dunbar--Never You Mind that he was on the losing side and became a prisoner and was shipped to Barbados.  He redeemed himself by becoming a major landowner in Maryland and started the first Presbyterian church there.

Travels to Scotland have included a freighter to the Orkney Islands and A Boat No Bigger Than Your Bathtub to the Isle of Iona.  One thing is certain--it is a beautiful country with interesting and warm people.

And victorian thistle brooches.

 And tartan books.

 Stories of fearless men and women.

                                           Please don't call this plaid.

Something tells me that this will not be the last we will hear of the independence movement.