Nancy Johnston
@jeelyeater1.bsky.social
Gallus granny interested in glass, graves and gardens. Perthshire. Once a History teacher. Auld alumna of University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde (Jordanhill) and the OU. FSAScot. RAMC camp follower for 33 years. Photos all mine.
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Nancy Johnston
@jeelyeater1.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Thanks to new followers and to those who’ve been following for a while. Gradually topping up my photos of carved gravestones, countryside etc - but not much #stainedglass this year, as few churches around here are open.
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As I was walking all alane,
I heard twa corbies making mane;
The tane unto the t’other say,
“Where sall we gang and dine the day?”
—“The Twa Corbies”, first published in Scott’s MINSTRELSY vol. 2 (1810), is a darker, grimmer, #Scots version of the English ballad “The Three Ravens”
#WyrdWednesday
I heard twa corbies making mane;
The tane unto the t’other say,
“Where sall we gang and dine the day?”
—“The Twa Corbies”, first published in Scott’s MINSTRELSY vol. 2 (1810), is a darker, grimmer, #Scots version of the English ballad “The Three Ravens”
#WyrdWednesday
January 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM
As I was walking all alane,
I heard twa corbies making mane;
The tane unto the t’other say,
“Where sall we gang and dine the day?”
—“The Twa Corbies”, first published in Scott’s MINSTRELSY vol. 2 (1810), is a darker, grimmer, #Scots version of the English ballad “The Three Ravens”
#WyrdWednesday
I heard twa corbies making mane;
The tane unto the t’other say,
“Where sall we gang and dine the day?”
—“The Twa Corbies”, first published in Scott’s MINSTRELSY vol. 2 (1810), is a darker, grimmer, #Scots version of the English ballad “The Three Ravens”
#WyrdWednesday
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The Church of Scotland has confirmed that the Old Kilpatrick Parish Church, which sits on the northern bank of the Clyde near the Erskine Bridge, is set to close later this year after 214 years of service to its local community.
Read the story here 👇
www.clydebankpost.co.uk/news/2575942...
Read the story here 👇
www.clydebankpost.co.uk/news/2575942...
Historic 200-year-old Category B listed church to close this year
A historic 200-year-old church is set to close and it's building put up for sale
www.clydebankpost.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 2:38 PM
The Church of Scotland has confirmed that the Old Kilpatrick Parish Church, which sits on the northern bank of the Clyde near the Erskine Bridge, is set to close later this year after 214 years of service to its local community.
Read the story here 👇
www.clydebankpost.co.uk/news/2575942...
Read the story here 👇
www.clydebankpost.co.uk/news/2575942...
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Have you heard?
Gairbraid Church is on sale and plans or the interested parties aren't known. It would be great if it stayed in the community.
Come to one of the public meetings and share your thoughts.
📍Mon 19th January at 11am, Maryhill Burgh Halls
📍Tue 20th January at 7pm, Harvey's Bar
Gairbraid Church is on sale and plans or the interested parties aren't known. It would be great if it stayed in the community.
Come to one of the public meetings and share your thoughts.
📍Mon 19th January at 11am, Maryhill Burgh Halls
📍Tue 20th January at 7pm, Harvey's Bar
January 14, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Have you heard?
Gairbraid Church is on sale and plans or the interested parties aren't known. It would be great if it stayed in the community.
Come to one of the public meetings and share your thoughts.
📍Mon 19th January at 11am, Maryhill Burgh Halls
📍Tue 20th January at 7pm, Harvey's Bar
Gairbraid Church is on sale and plans or the interested parties aren't known. It would be great if it stayed in the community.
Come to one of the public meetings and share your thoughts.
📍Mon 19th January at 11am, Maryhill Burgh Halls
📍Tue 20th January at 7pm, Harvey's Bar
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For me, one of the most interesting aspects of Glasgow Cathedral is that despite being medieval in origins, it remains a living and evolving church. This can be most clearly seen in its stained glass windows.
Cont./
#glasgow #stainedglass #architecture #glasgowcathedral #windowswednesday
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#glasgow #stainedglass #architecture #glasgowcathedral #windowswednesday
January 14, 2026 at 1:25 PM
For me, one of the most interesting aspects of Glasgow Cathedral is that despite being medieval in origins, it remains a living and evolving church. This can be most clearly seen in its stained glass windows.
Cont./
#glasgow #stainedglass #architecture #glasgowcathedral #windowswednesday
Cont./
#glasgow #stainedglass #architecture #glasgowcathedral #windowswednesday
North Berwick Sea Dog, at Herringbone, Abbeyhill.
January 14, 2026 at 1:09 PM
North Berwick Sea Dog, at Herringbone, Abbeyhill.
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Very sad news indeed. #JohnWallace #trumpet
A great light has gone out. John Wallace – the brilliant musical polymath who did so much for music education, brass music, and music in Scotland – has sadly died. We were so pleased to present him with RPS Honorary Membership (pictured here) last year.
January 12, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Very sad news indeed. #JohnWallace #trumpet
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Proud Addition to my Published Output: 'Women Pursuing Musical Careers: Finding Opportunities in Late Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century Scottish Music Publishing Circles', new article!
#RMAResearchChronicle #PortfolioCareers
karenmcaulaymusicologist.blog/2026/01/12/p...
#RMAResearchChronicle #PortfolioCareers
karenmcaulaymusicologist.blog/2026/01/12/p...
Proud Addition to my Published Output: Women Pursuing Musical Careers: Finding Opportunities in Late Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century Scottish Music Publishing Circles
Published online today, 12 January 2026, in the RMA (Royal Musical Association) Research Chronicle, by Cambridge University Press, on Open Access:- click here. Writing this article was enormously f…
karenmcaulaymusicologist.blog
January 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Proud Addition to my Published Output: 'Women Pursuing Musical Careers: Finding Opportunities in Late Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century Scottish Music Publishing Circles', new article!
#RMAResearchChronicle #PortfolioCareers
karenmcaulaymusicologist.blog/2026/01/12/p...
#RMAResearchChronicle #PortfolioCareers
karenmcaulaymusicologist.blog/2026/01/12/p...
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This very special building is believed to be the only medieval Carmelite church that is still in use anywhere in the British Isles and is our #ScottishChurchOfTheWeek. This remarkable 15th century Gothic church, in South Queensferry, was once part of a Carmelite friary, founded around 1330.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM
This very special building is believed to be the only medieval Carmelite church that is still in use anywhere in the British Isles and is our #ScottishChurchOfTheWeek. This remarkable 15th century Gothic church, in South Queensferry, was once part of a Carmelite friary, founded around 1330.
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You can read more about our rapid church recording project here 👇 www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church-recor...
And do follow @churchheritage.bsky.social to learn more about our collaborative project with @socantscot.bsky.social evaluating Scottish religious heritage and its social value.
And do follow @churchheritage.bsky.social to learn more about our collaborative project with @socantscot.bsky.social evaluating Scottish religious heritage and its social value.
Scotland's Churches Trust Church Recording
More information on Scotland's Churches Trust award-winning church recording methodology for volunteers to rapidly document church contents
www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
You can read more about our rapid church recording project here 👇 www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church-recor...
And do follow @churchheritage.bsky.social to learn more about our collaborative project with @socantscot.bsky.social evaluating Scottish religious heritage and its social value.
And do follow @churchheritage.bsky.social to learn more about our collaborative project with @socantscot.bsky.social evaluating Scottish religious heritage and its social value.
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"With churches closing across Fife, here's how one family repurposed an empty building in Methil."
Inner Leven Parish Church was bought by a local charity in 2015 who now operate it as a dance studio, wedding venue and community centre.
Read more here 👇
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife...
Inner Leven Parish Church was bought by a local charity in 2015 who now operate it as a dance studio, wedding venue and community centre.
Read more here 👇
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife...
'We bought a closed Fife church and turned it into a successful business'
With churches closing across Fife, here's how one family repurposed an empty building in Methil.
www.thecourier.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 5:23 PM
"With churches closing across Fife, here's how one family repurposed an empty building in Methil."
Inner Leven Parish Church was bought by a local charity in 2015 who now operate it as a dance studio, wedding venue and community centre.
Read more here 👇
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife...
Inner Leven Parish Church was bought by a local charity in 2015 who now operate it as a dance studio, wedding venue and community centre.
Read more here 👇
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife...
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Exciting announcement from Birlinn today - we are proud to be collaborating with them and @agnesowenslitest.bsky.social on centenary plans across 2026 and to bringing Agnes Owens work to a wider audience 💫
Polygon to Publish New Editions of the Works of Agnes Owens to Mark Centenary | Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher - buy books online
birlinn.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Exciting announcement from Birlinn today - we are proud to be collaborating with them and @agnesowenslitest.bsky.social on centenary plans across 2026 and to bringing Agnes Owens work to a wider audience 💫
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Part of that discussion was broadcast on the "Sunday Morning" programme on BBC Radio Scotland at the weekend. Dr Yeoman also visited two churches to discuss their significance and importance with locals there.
You can listen on iPlayer, it begins at 3m55s. (2/2) 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You can listen on iPlayer, it begins at 3m55s. (2/2) 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Sunday Morning - with Cathy Macdonald - BBC Sounds
Olivier-nominated actor and singer Julian Ovenden shares his Spiritual Life.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Part of that discussion was broadcast on the "Sunday Morning" programme on BBC Radio Scotland at the weekend. Dr Yeoman also visited two churches to discuss their significance and importance with locals there.
You can listen on iPlayer, it begins at 3m55s. (2/2) 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You can listen on iPlayer, it begins at 3m55s. (2/2) 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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As we've seen in earlier posts, many Scottish churches held their final services at the end of the year
Our director had a conversation last month with historian & broadcaster Dr Louise Yeoman about the human, heritage & wider cultural impacts of the extensive church closures of recent years
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Our director had a conversation last month with historian & broadcaster Dr Louise Yeoman about the human, heritage & wider cultural impacts of the extensive church closures of recent years
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January 8, 2026 at 12:26 PM
As we've seen in earlier posts, many Scottish churches held their final services at the end of the year
Our director had a conversation last month with historian & broadcaster Dr Louise Yeoman about the human, heritage & wider cultural impacts of the extensive church closures of recent years
(1/2)
Our director had a conversation last month with historian & broadcaster Dr Louise Yeoman about the human, heritage & wider cultural impacts of the extensive church closures of recent years
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The Troon Development Trust has warned that "time is running out" for their bid to raise funds to purchase for the local community a gorgeous late 19th century local landmark church designed by celebrated Scottish architect Hippolyte Blanc.
Story here 👇
www.ayradvertiser.com/news/2572977...
Story here 👇
www.ayradvertiser.com/news/2572977...
Warning that 'time is running out' for community takeover of Troon church
Troon residents are being warned that "time is running out" to secure the community takeover of a historic church in the town.
www.ayradvertiser.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:26 AM
The Troon Development Trust has warned that "time is running out" for their bid to raise funds to purchase for the local community a gorgeous late 19th century local landmark church designed by celebrated Scottish architect Hippolyte Blanc.
Story here 👇
www.ayradvertiser.com/news/2572977...
Story here 👇
www.ayradvertiser.com/news/2572977...
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The village of Muthill, three miles south of Crieff in Perthshire. It was founded by Céli Dé or Culdee monks who established a community here in the 1100s. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
#Scotland #Perthshire #Muthill
#Scotland #Perthshire #Muthill
January 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The village of Muthill, three miles south of Crieff in Perthshire. It was founded by Céli Dé or Culdee monks who established a community here in the 1100s. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
#Scotland #Perthshire #Muthill
#Scotland #Perthshire #Muthill
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The Agnes Owens Archive opens January 2026, celebrating one of Scotland’s most distinctive literary voices. Marking her centenary, a programme of events and free guided tours will be announced soon. #AgnesOwens
December 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The Agnes Owens Archive opens January 2026, celebrating one of Scotland’s most distinctive literary voices. Marking her centenary, a programme of events and free guided tours will be announced soon. #AgnesOwens
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Happy Birthday to us! 🎉
The University of Glasgow is 575 years old today. We have been changing the world since 1451!
This year we will be celebrating the centuries of impact of UofG, while looking towards to the future, with our #TeamUofG community around the world.
#UofG575
The University of Glasgow is 575 years old today. We have been changing the world since 1451!
This year we will be celebrating the centuries of impact of UofG, while looking towards to the future, with our #TeamUofG community around the world.
#UofG575
January 7, 2026 at 9:51 AM
#Epiphany By #DouglasStrachan in New College Library, Edinburgh.
January 6, 2026 at 9:19 AM
#Epiphany By #DouglasStrachan in New College Library, Edinburgh.
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Designed by John Brash of Glasgow, it was built in 1809 and is the 3rd church to be built on this spot since the Reformation. Evidence suggests Christian usage since at least 1252.
Read more at 👇
www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/irvin...
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Read more at 👇
www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/irvin...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Designed by John Brash of Glasgow, it was built in 1809 and is the 3rd church to be built on this spot since the Reformation. Evidence suggests Christian usage since at least 1252.
Read more at 👇
www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/irvin...
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Read more at 👇
www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/irvin...
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A landmark Georgian church in Galston, Ayrshire, is #ScottishChurchOfTheWeek. It was called Galston Parish for most of its life but became Irvine Valley in 2024 which includes churches in Darvel and Newmilns.
The 120 ft spire has an 1885 bell from the Gorbals Brass and Bell Foundry.
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The 120 ft spire has an 1885 bell from the Gorbals Brass and Bell Foundry.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
A landmark Georgian church in Galston, Ayrshire, is #ScottishChurchOfTheWeek. It was called Galston Parish for most of its life but became Irvine Valley in 2024 which includes churches in Darvel and Newmilns.
The 120 ft spire has an 1885 bell from the Gorbals Brass and Bell Foundry.
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The 120 ft spire has an 1885 bell from the Gorbals Brass and Bell Foundry.
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Happy New Year everyone. That's our office reopened, we hope you have had a lovely holiday wherever you're reading this!
We'll take down the decorations & bunting soon, but right now our wee team is busy working its way through the festive inboxes, we'll get back to all enquiries as soon as we can.
We'll take down the decorations & bunting soon, but right now our wee team is busy working its way through the festive inboxes, we'll get back to all enquiries as soon as we can.
January 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Happy New Year everyone. That's our office reopened, we hope you have had a lovely holiday wherever you're reading this!
We'll take down the decorations & bunting soon, but right now our wee team is busy working its way through the festive inboxes, we'll get back to all enquiries as soon as we can.
We'll take down the decorations & bunting soon, but right now our wee team is busy working its way through the festive inboxes, we'll get back to all enquiries as soon as we can.
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The rather beautiful Drymen Parish Church to the north of Glasgow. The central section was built in the 1770s, while the porch on the left and the stair tower on the right were added in the late 19th Century.
#glasgow #drymen #church #architecture #scotland
#glasgow #drymen #church #architecture #scotland
January 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The rather beautiful Drymen Parish Church to the north of Glasgow. The central section was built in the 1770s, while the porch on the left and the stair tower on the right were added in the late 19th Century.
#glasgow #drymen #church #architecture #scotland
#glasgow #drymen #church #architecture #scotland
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Tullibardine Chapel is 3.5 miles from Gleneagles station. Built by one of the wealthiest families in Scotland. The Murray's founded Tullibardine chapel around 1446 as a place of private worship and burial. It features in my cycle route to Drummond Castle: bit.ly/2pjOEfl
January 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Tullibardine Chapel is 3.5 miles from Gleneagles station. Built by one of the wealthiest families in Scotland. The Murray's founded Tullibardine chapel around 1446 as a place of private worship and burial. It features in my cycle route to Drummond Castle: bit.ly/2pjOEfl