Comment on I hate the EU by Simon Varwell
Thanks for your comments, both. Sioban, good point – though of course “shake it all about” has to be done from the inside, so really it’s the same as “in”. And a campaign for reform is a whole lot more...
View ArticleComment on Bypassed by Craig
Personally, I think this is a great idea which could lead to a book finally giving an unique view on the all-to-often forgotten clusters of European history. I, for one, would love to,learn about how...
View ArticleComment on Bypassed by Simon Varwell
Thanks so much Craig for your kind comment. Yes, the unnoticed and “mundane” in life and on travels really do catch my eye more and more. In terms of the book idea, yes modernisation is clearly the...
View ArticleComment on What the Scottish Government should have been doing by g m
It is now beyond any doubt that there exists a serious lack of political will within the Scottish Government and the leadership of the SNP to make progress on Independence. The lack of preparation on...
View ArticleComment on What the Scottish Government should have been doing by g m
The comment above is about the Scots Government and more specifically the leadership of it from 2015 to date.
View ArticleComment on A year of Reading Female Travel Writers by Sean Bennett
Hello – came across this article when looking for a review of Tell My Horse. Just wanted to suggest some other Black travel writers – I have read a handful of these this year: I began with Johnny...
View ArticleComment on A year of Reading Female Travel Writers by Simon Varwell
Hi Sean, sorry for the belated response. Thanks for these recommendations, I will look into them. I’ve not heard of any of them I don’t think.
View ArticleComment on Plastic Mary and the Nazi sympathiser by Michael Mac Namara
I wonder why they let the Brocket memorial stand. During the colonial era in Ireland they called the square in Birr, County Offaly, Cumberland Square and there is a quite an impressive column to...
View ArticleComment on Plastic Mary and the Nazi sympathiser by Simon Varwell
Good question Michael. I suspect, given the terrain and location, it’s just too much hassle to remove it. There’s also perhaps other things that the locals could contemplate using the money for.
View ArticleComment on Malismo by esperanto rezé
Saluton, 10 jaroj por transdono de mia mesaĝo el alia planedo! Ĉu mava kaj na uzataj? Mi dubas pri na … Eble mava kelkfoje… Mi certe ja taksas min ‘bonlingvisma’ sed ne tro kulte… Keĉjo ja pravas pri...
View ArticleComment on Malismo by Simon Varwell
rezé/Ivo, dek jaroj estas bona transdona tempo post Briteliro, ne zorgu. Serioze, mi neniam uzas “na” sed tre ŝatas kaj ofte uzas “mava”. Kaj mi volas “plenorda anarkiismo” sur t-ĉemizo.
View ArticleComment on Stroma by Ja-San Olsen
hi. Great read, i’m most interested in a visit to Stroma, may you help me with some contact details etc. im visiting north Scotland around 24th May 2022 for a few days many many thanks
View ArticleComment on Stroma by Simon Varwell
Hi Ja-San, I hope you make it and enjoy your trip. Not much to help you with in terms of contacts, except to say that you should ask for Willie’s details from the John O’Groats tourist information...
View ArticleComment on Stroma by Ja-San
Thank you Simon… i’ll update you if i’m successful. i appreciate your reply. keep safe
View ArticleComment on Yin Yang Tattoo, by Ron McMillan by Big Stan
Certainly a lot better than his Bangkok stuff which is dreadful.
View ArticleComment on Plastic Mary and the Nazi sympathiser by James
As to removal of the Brocket Memorial, I’m fairly sure the small area of land it stands on is still owned by the Brocket family/estate. Knoydart was sold to the Crosthwaite-Eyre famiy, excepting the...
View ArticleComment on Plastic Mary and the Nazi sympathiser by Simon Varwell
Thanks for the pointer James – useful bit of background there!
View ArticleComment on Levon’s Divine Underground by David Scott
Hi Simon I can’t believe that I didn’t know about your site. I was looking up Levon’s Underground Cave and your website appeared. We are going to Armenia on 22nd September for a two week tour. Planning...
View ArticleComment on Levon’s Divine Underground by Simon Varwell
That’s brilliant that you’re going back to Armenia David! Do look up this – it’s well worth taking in on your tour. Safe travels!
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