Here lyes with Dethe auld Grizzel Grimme
Lincluden’s ugly witche;
O Dethe, an’ what a taste hast thou
Cann lye with sich a bitche!
Raymond Lamont-Brown: Scottish Epitaphs. Champbers, Edinburgh, 1990
Here lyes with Dethe auld Grizzel Grimme
Lincluden’s ugly witche;
O Dethe, an’ what a taste hast thou
Cann lye with sich a bitche!
Raymond Lamont-Brown: Scottish Epitaphs. Champbers, Edinburgh, 1990
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Lindisfarne graveyard on Holy Island, Northumberland, symbolizes centuries of faith and history, overlooking Lindisfarne Priory’s ruins. A significant site since the 7th century, it holds the remains of islanders and clergy. The graveyard fosters reflection and connection to St Cuthbert, attracting visitors seeking inspiration and tranquility amid a sacred legacy.
Bamburgh, with its dramatic coastal setting and rich history, has revealed yet another fascinating chapter of its past. Decades of dedicated research by the Bamburgh Research Project and Durham University, in collaboration with the Bamburgh Castle Estate, have shed light on the lives of Anglo-Saxons who inhabited this area over a thousand years ago. The […]

Grace Darling, born in 1815, became famous for her courageous sea rescue of Forfarshire survivors in 1838. She passed away in 1842 and is buried in Bamburgh, where a monument marks her legacy. Celebrated in literature and art, her story inspires future generations, symbolizing bravery and compassion.
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Graveyards are a place of beauty, integrity and peace. Respect for the deceased and for those mourning the dead is of utmost importance to me. This blog is interested in the beauty of Scottish graveyards, it features well-known and nearly forgotten stories about people, graves, customs and crimes of the past, the echoes of a nation. Please leave feedback and comment freely on Graveyards of Scotland but with respect and consideration. Thank you!
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