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1 September 1863 Violet Jacob was born. Well known and respected as a Scottish poet, painter and novelist, Violet was born at the House of Dun, near Montrose. Her father, William Kennedy-Erskine was the 18th Laird of Dun, her mother Catherine, daughter of William Jones.

Violet married Major Otway Jacob in 1894 and traveled with him to India where she painted many rare flowers and kept a diary of her observations, her pictures are treasured in the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens library. The couple had a son, Arthur Harry who was killed in action during the First World War in 1916.

Among the most popular of Violet Jacob’s verses are; The Songs of Angus, published in 1915 and More Songs of Angus published in 1918, other publications included; The History of Aythan Waring, The Fortune Hunters, Flemington, Bonnie Joann, Tales of my Ain Country, The Northern Lights, The Good Child’s Year Book and The Lairds of Dun.

Violet Jacob received an honorary degree from Edinburgh University in 1936. She lived her later years in Marywell House, Kirriemuir until passing away on 9 September 1946

MEXICAN TAPAS NIGHT
FRIDAY 6th SEPTEMBER
A TASTE OF MEXICO
£29pp

I visited Brechin Castle's hidden walled garden - what's my verdict? The 13-acre sloping garden is considered by many as one of the finest private gardens in Scotland.

We also offer cave walking tours to the magnificent Stalactite cave.

This cave fills up with water twice daily and we only have a short window of time to get in, explore and get out before the sea level rises. Available daily next week...

🕛Tue 3rd - 8.30am
🕛Wed 4th - 9am
🕛Thurs 5th - 9.30am
🕛Fri 6th - 9.45am
🕛Sat 7th - 10am

🤸This is one of our more physical tours and good mobility is essential.
✉️Please message for more info or book via the website

Pictures as Thomas the Tank makes new friends at Brechin railway The Caledonian Railway in Brechin welcomed families for a weekend of Thomas the Tank Engine-themed fun.

🎶🥁🎺 Cue the John Williams fanfare! 🎻🎶

The Montrose Playhouse is bringing the Force to the big screen! Join us on a legendary journey as we show all 11 live-action Star Wars films each weekend from 27th September to 20th October. 🌌✨

From the sands of Tatooine to the depths of Exegol, relive every epic battle and iconic moment in a galaxy far, far away. Don’t miss this chance to experience the entire saga as it was meant to be seen!

All tickets are available to book on our website now! Head to the link below for more details and showtimes. May the Force be with you! 🎟️👉 https://tickets.montroseplayhouse.co.uk/now-playing/

Only Two Days To Go! (Sunday 25th August 2024 - 11am to 4pm) - We have lots of entertainment throughout the day.

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘫𝘢𝘪𝘭…” and you’re all invited! 🏢🎉

Our September Dementia Friendly screening is the 1957 American Rock and Roll film ‘Jailhouse Rock’, starring Elvis Presley in his third, and widely considered best screen role.

These special screenings feature different throw-back films which those of an older generation will recognise, and are designed to be a safe space for local dementia groups and elderly community members to connect and enjoy a blast from the past. Perfect if you want to plan a visit with a senior family member (cake and cuppy included with ticket). 🫶

This is Elvis Presley at his very best! 👏🏼 Book your seats now at the link below!

🗓️: Friday 20th and Monday 23rd of September @ 10:30am.
🎟️: https://tickets.montroseplayhouse.co.uk/movie/jailhouse-rock

Stormy weather out at sea at St Cyrus . Looks like an explosion.

Taste Tuesday: From farm shops and pick-your-own experiences to cafes and restaurants serving delicious berry treats, there are lots of ways to enjoy berries in Angus.

Our soft fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and honeyberries, all grow in abundance in Angus and are bursting with flavour.

Follow the Angus Berry Trail, brought to you by Appetite for Angus, and find out how you can enjoy these delicious goodies! See the trail at https://visitangus.com/angusberrytrail/.

On this day in 1974 the Panavia Tornado first flew . . . .
50 years later we are proud to have our wonderful Tornado GR4 ZD744 on permanent display in our 1913 Burkes Shed.

Still a beautiful aircraft in every way.

Onwards and Upwards. . . . Together !

Important information for all pilots planning to attend the fly-in !

Happy World Photography Day here’s a fabulous 1947 Box Brownie to celebrate!

This well made Brownie featured an imitation pigskin covered metal body with two brilliant view-finders, and a very useful built-in sliding portrait lens for close-ups and a yellow filter for use with black and white film. It has a 2-pin flash contact for flash pictures, tripod sockets for horizintal and vertical use, and a shutter safety catch that helps eliminate double exposures. This camera also features a cable release socket which is uncommon on Brownie cameras.

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