No book on the overall story of Port Carlisle would be complete without a mention of haaf net fishing. As I write this, it is possible for visitors to have a go, courtesy of the Highland Laddie Inn at...Read More
Scarlet fever in the 1800s was a common disease among children – and a deadly one. And sadly, cleanliness and ventilation were either a luxury for poorer households, or maybe not appreciated as impo...Read More
Coats of arms are colourful, meaningful, mini-puzzles, and great fun. People use them to illustrate online family trees. And there are loads of websites and physical tourist shops where you can buy co...Read More
The Port Carlisle Dandy was a curious invention – even in its day, it was regarded as an oddity. It also symbolises how high hopes of transforming Port Carlisle (by the canal, by the railway) were d...Read More