Grim death, to please his liquorish palate Has taken my Lettice to put in his sallat. Raymond Lamont-Brown: Scottish Epitaphs. Chambers; Edinburgh, 1990
St Andrews – Scotland, Saint and Saltire
St Andrews – Scotland, Saint and SaltireSt Andrews is the heart of Scotland in many ways. One reason is its name, taken from the patron saint of Scotland who is said to be buried here. “St Andrew has been celebrated in Scotland for over a thousand years, with feasts being held in his honour as far... Continue Reading →
a sensible man
From Newtyle Churchyard, Ruthven, Perthshire Here lies the body of Robert Small, Who, when in life, was thick not tall; But what of greater consequence He was endowed with good sense. Raymond Lamont-Brown: Scottish Epitaphs. Chambers; Edinburgh, 1990
in Durness churchyard, Sutherland
Here doth lye the bodie Of John Flye, who did die By a stroke from a sky-rocket, which hit him in the eye-socket. Raymond Lamont-Brown: Scottish Epitaphs. Chambers; Edinburgh, 1990
Mary, lift my head
The story of a Viking Princess, a white cow and a love death could not part - Craigmonie This is an ancient site. Not a graveyard in itself but a place of death: Craigmonie, sometimes spelled Craigmony, a small hill at the back of Drumnadrochit. A beautiful and well-marked walk (1) takes you there. After... Continue Reading →
the funeral fight
Kirkhill – a peaceful and quiet burial ground East of Beauly. St Mary’s, the old Wardlaw Parish Church, goes back to 17th century, the belfry dates back to 1722. Quite some time before that, probably some time in the early 17th century, an extraordinary event took place here in this very graveyard during a funeral. The... Continue Reading →
Torryburn, Fife
In this churchyard lies Eppie Coutts, Either here, or hereabouts: But where it is, none can tell Till Eppie rise and tell hersel'. Raymond Lamont-Brown: Scottish Epitaphs. Chambers; Edinburgh, 1990
On Mr Strange
Here lies an honest lawyer - That is Strange! Raymond Lamont-Brown: Scottish Epitaphs. Chambers; Edinburgh, 1990
Aberdeen
Here lies Martin Elginbrod, Have mercy on my soul, Lord God, As I would do were I Lord God, And Thou were Martin Elginbrod. Raymond Lamont-Brown: Scottish Epitaphs. Chambers; Edinburgh, 1990
rock by the sea
St Monans is probably the church in Scotland which is closest to the sea. So ist the surrounding graveyard. A dramatic setting for a church built in 14th century. Dramatic is a term often encountered here. The church, named after Saint Monan, an Irish monk who had come here in 9th century and was slain... Continue Reading →
Graveyards of Scotland 
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