The Story of ‘The Register’
The chance discovery of the Admission Register at Logie Primary School, listing every child who entered the school between 1881 and 1979, inspired the school’s administrator, Moira Dennis, to search […]
Cottongrass Summer
Where do you start when asked to write about a book? I reckoned a good place would be with the book I am reading at the moment. I don’t make […]
Two Precious Gifts
When I was asked to say something about books my thoughts initially were to those (of the vast number I have read) that figure in my head as favourites but […]
Autumnal Felting
I count myself lucky to be able to call Logie Steading one of my places of work. As the seasons change it never fails to be beautiful even on the […]
Tattie & Leek Soup at The Olive Tree
Lunch for us growing up as kids, certainly in the winter months, was always good homemade soup and chunky brown bread. It is incredible how something so simple can be […]
Crafty Things to do with Potatoes
Potato crafts are perfect for the tattle holidays or any rainy afternoon. Here’s a few ideas to get you started. Mr Potato Head This is good fun for older […]
Tattie Vodka!
Although the Tattie Holidays are all about the children, this blog is just for the adults! The Logie Whisky & Spirits Shop is well known for its comprehensive […]
Potato Printing
Who would have thought that I’d be involved in the print industry about five decades after playing with potato printing and a John Bull Printing Set as a child, I […]
Hattie’s Extinction Rebellion
Hattie’s Extinction Rebellion My name’s Hattie, I’m a tattie, I’m a carbo, out and proud. I can stand alone if need be But I’m better with a crowd. […]
Tattie Tales
Why Tattie Tales? The October school holidays has, in many parts of Scotland, always been known as the Tattie Holidays. For locals this is not, of course, news, but those […]
C17th Furniture Symbols
By Giles from Giles Pearson Antique Restoration Giles is our resident Scottish vernacular furniture expert. Pop in and see him – he’s always got a story to tell about his latest […]
The Chair, The Oak, The Fungi & The Tulip
By Giles from Giles Pearson Antique Restoration Giles is our resident Scottish vernacular furniture expert. Pop in and see him – he’s always got a story to tell about his latest […]
