10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLAINSTONES»
Discover the use of
plainstones in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
plainstones and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
The. Plainstones. The parish church of St Giles has been on this site since the
twelfth century, with the present building erected in 1826. The old photo of the
Plainstones shows the now vanished gentlemen's toilets in the bottom right
corner.
2
A Short Narrative of the life, and some incidents in the ...
I and my wife, and son, being invited to tea in Robert Watson's, Baker, at the west
end of the Plainstones, were there, when a. gun ball came through the window,
passing over our heads, lodged in the back wall of the room ; we soon left and ...
3
The Provost: And Other Tales
The first question that changed the bark of Mr Hickery, was my proposal for the
side plainstones of the high street. In the new paving of the crown of the causey,
some years before, the rise in the middle had been levelled to an equality with
the ...
4
The Works of Robert Burns: With Dr. Currie's Memoir of the ...
Fergusson wrote a dialogue between the ' Causeway ' and the ' Plainstones ' l of
Edinburgh. This probably suggested to Burns his dialogue between the Old and
the New Bridge over the river Ayr. The nature of sueh subjeets requires that they
...
Robert Burns, James Currie, 1843
5
The Life of Robert Burns: With a Criticism on His Writings
In Fergusson's poem, the Plainstones and Causeway contrast the characters of
the different persons who walked upon them. Burns probably conceived, that, by
a dialogue between the Old and New Bridge, he might form a humorous contrast
...
James Currie, Robert Chambers, 1838
6
The poetical and prose works of Robert Burns: with life, ...
Fergusson wrote a dialogue between the Causeway and the Plainstones (136) of
Edinburgh. This probably suggested to Burns his dialogue between the Old and
the New Bridge over the river Ayr. (137) The nature of such subjects requires ...
Robert Burns, Allan Cunningham, 1854
7
The works of Robert Burns; with an account of his life, and ...
In Fergusson's poem, the Plainstones and Causeway contrast the characters of
the different persons who walked upon them. Burns probably conceived, that, by
a dialogue between the Old and New Bridge, he might form a humorous contrast
...
8
The works of Robert Burns; with an account of his life, and ...
Fergusson wrote a dialogue between the Cause ivay and the Plainstones* of
Edinburgh. This probably suggested to Burns his dialogue between the Old and
the New bridge over the river Ayr.-}- The nature of such subjects requires that
they ...
Robert Burns, James Currie, 1816
9
The Aberdeen worthies; or, Sketches of characters resident ...
... and who have been born and brought up in Aberdeen, but recollects a small
bookseller and stationer's shop situated at the top of the then Narrow- wynd (now
forming the line of Union Street), opposite the Plainstones ? This little shop had ...
10
House of Commons Papers
The Houses on the Plainstones, north of the town house, occupied by Mr. Smith,
Houses on the and the town clerk, and dean of guild's officer, are estimated at £
300. Plainstones. Fourth. — The different Reservoirs and distributing Cisterns ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1835
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLAINSTONES»
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plainstones is used in the context of the following news items.
Elgin fun day to launch historic trail
Local musicians will perform at Elgin's Plainstones, while youngsters explore landmarks on a treasure hunt. From 11am to 3pm six local acts, ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
It may be middle of summer but Elgin community leaders are buying …
Other funding came from the Robertson group, which pledged more than £3,000 for new lighting on the Plainstones and from Johnston's of ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
£425K heritage project to get underway
Larger events include a Victorian Christmas fayre on the Plainstones and a medieval encampment in Cooper Park, while there will also be ... «The Northern Scot, Jul 15»
Moray remembers the fallen
In Elgin wreaths will be laid at the memorial on the Plainstones just before a service at 11am. Events will be held in 40 communities across the ... «The Northern Scot, Nov 14»
Remembrance Sunday: Landshut bridge lit up red
They are at 11am at Plainstones and 2pm at Cemetery Drive, New Elgin. Soup and sandwiches will be served at the Ex-Servicemen's club in ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Nov 14»
Award-Winning Moray Fish Dish to Star at City Of Elgin Food & Drink …
Fish lovers – and foodies in general – are expected to flock to the Plainstones Market area to sample Fuller's prize-winning soup, featuring ... «Scotland Food and Drink, Sep 14»
Don't feed seagulls Moray folk told
... with the birds after Clarky Mitchell's 16-month old daughter had her sandwich stolen out of her hands while eating lunch on the Plainstones. «The Northern Scot, Aug 14»
Stonehaven Folk Festival is almost here...
This year, the festival has expanded the regular Saturday “Plainstones” free concert to include Sunday afternoon and they will also be sharing ... «Mearns Leader, Jul 14»
Link road campaign on the march
They will then head down to Northfield Terrace, and along the High Street to the Plainstones. During its exhibition this week, Moray Council ... «The Northern Scot, Sep 13»
Food and drink on menu at Elgin festival
Free parking is available at Moray College UHI and the entire centre of Elgin will be devoted to the festival, including the Plainstones, South ... «The Northern Scot, Sep 13»
