Polish soldiers in Scotland (NAC)
The chessboard was most likely a donation in response to appeals for playing cards, jigsaws, musical instruments, and other ways for the soldiers to pass the time.
What a day at #SHEF2025 by @HistEnvScot! BEFS led the “Demonstrating our Impact” session, sparking key conversations on advocacy + sector value to Scotland’s national interests—closed with a powerful address by BEFS Director Hazel Johnson. Learn more: ow.ly/eTyr50W8p3x
I love pinhole cameras - a box and a hole is the essence of photography. Had fun with this noon 4x5 camera in Iceland recently.... #Stokksnes#Iford fp4
@Ihbcscotland@HeritageFundSCO@EastAyrshire Yes. We arrived, I looked at a couple of buildings, some joinery colours, some leadwork details and said "there has been a grant scheme here." Found the THI plaque to the project.
@GordonJBarclay@natlibscotmaps It's a far cry from a booked trip to Salisbury Place. A great resource. For me it's the Town Plans that are essential viewing plus Roy's military maps.