William Littlejohn, casualty of WW1

On this day we reflect on the sacrifice of William Littlejohn, Gunner 2014 in the Royal Garrison Artillery (34^th), who died of his injuries on 18^th March 1915 at the Royal Military Hospital, Isle of Wight.  He left behind a widowed wife, Jane Morrison, Chapel Street, Portsoy.  His grave can be found in Portsoy’s old burial ground.

Book Festival

An exciting weekend is coming up - the second Book Festival.

Have a look on the website for details.

Please support us with this venture.

James Williamson, war casualty

Today we remember James Williamson, Pte 1465, 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders, a casualty of the battle of Neuve Chapelle.  James was the son of J. Williamson, gamekeeper at Glassaugh, Fordyce, and was aged just 19 when he died on 13th March 1915.  He is named on the memorial at Le Touret in Pas de Calais, France.

Jack's 80th Birthday

Jack Elliott is one of our committed volunteers at the Bothy.  He is 80 next Thursday.  To celebrate him we are having a film night.  We would love the regular film goers at the Bothy to join us. The film is 'What we did on holiday' with Billy Connolly.  There will be drinks, snacks, and cake.  The price is £7.
Phone Moya on 01261 843296 to secure a seat.

Portsoy mourns John McWilliam & James Morrison

On this day we remember the sacrifice made by John McWilliam, Pte 906, 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders and by James A. Morrison, L/Cpl 971, also 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders.  Both were killed in action on 10th February 1915.

John McWilliam lived at Backgreen, Portsoy, and James Morrison lived at 3, Culbert Street, Portsoy.

They are both commemorated at the Rue Petillon cemetery , Fleurbaix, Pas de Calais, France.

Scots Night

The volunteers had a grand Scots Night on Friday.  Haggis,  neeps and tatties followed by trifle was provided by the Shore Inn.  There followed a programme of entertainment.

An enjoyable time was held by all.

Robert J. Gordon

Today we remember Portsoy war casualty Robert J. Gordon, Pte 10013, 1st Scots Guards, the son of Jessie Thomson (formerly Gordon), 182 Newlands Road, Cathcart, Glasgow.  He was 24 years old when he fell in action on 25th January 1915.  He is commemorated on the Le Touret memorial, Pas de Calais, France.