Articles written by Rosemary Gemmell

Of all flowers, the rose is perhaps the most symbolic, often representing purity, perfection, love or marriage, while its essence is well used in potions and cosmetics.

Aug 17, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

With hundreds of years of occupation and attack, few of Dumbarton Castle's original features survive, although there is still visual evidence of its long history.

Aug 14, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

It looks like a strange rock-like hill looming out from the water's edge on the River Clyde but Dumbarton Castle was the ancient royal seat of the kingdom of Strathclyde.

Aug 14, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

Born in 1788, during the enlightenment period, George Gordon, 6th Lord Byron, epitomised the romance of Regency England.

Aug 4, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

Herbs are well known for their medicinal and culinary uses, but many of them have meanings dating far back in history.

Jul 17, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

Although it stands in the shadow of Dunfermline Abbey, the salmon pink façade of Abbot House ensures it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Fife.

Jul 15, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

At the Schwarzenberg Palace in Vienna on 30th April 1798, there was an unusual silence as an innovative oratorio celebrating creation began its opening recitative.

Jul 14, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

One of the most important aspects of civilian life during the Second World War was keeping up morale and one of the most popular activities was a visit to the cinema.

Jul 7, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

For an idea of what prison was like in Victorian Scotland, a visit to Inveraray Jail in Argyll recreates the experience of 19th century Scottish prison life.

Jun 23, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

An ancient town of the Cinque Ports Confederation, Rye in East Sussex has changed very little over hundreds of years.

May 22, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

Robert Burns is world famous as a farmer and poet of the people, yet a large part of his adventurous life was spent as a respectable government Exciseman.

May 20, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

Ask any published author what question they are most often asked, and they will inevitably tell you the same thing. 'Where do you get your ideas?'

May 18, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

Like many respectable young women in the middle of the nineteenth century, Agnes Weston was involved with good works and teaching in the local Sunday School.

May 16, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

Flowers have been associated with myth and legend from the earliest of times often meaning different things to different cultures around the world.

May 9, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

There is plenty of evidence that she existed from Robert Burns' own poetry, but there has long been speculation as to who exactly Highland Mary was.

May 8, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell