Honouring the Folk Who Made The Plean

Honouring the Folk Who Made The Plean

by mandyerushCommunity, Community & Wellbeing, Historical Figures, History & Heritage, Local History, ScotlandPosted on No Comments

Developers are building new housing estates in The Plean, and this creates an important opportunity to honour the people who shaped the village. Generations of teachers, nurses, miners, volunteers, and everyday heroes gave their time, care, and skill to this community. By recognising their names, we can ensure their contribution remains part of The Plean’s future as well as its past.

Canada’s Great Rivers To Avoch: The Untold Story Of Sir Alexander Mackenzie

Canada’s Great Rivers To Avoch: The Untold Story Of Sir Alexander Mackenzie

by mandyerushCanada, Explorers and Exploration, Historical Figures, History, History & Heritage, Scotland, Scottish Explorers, Scottish Heritage, Scottish Highlands, Scottish HistoryPosted on No Comments

Sir Alexander Mackenzie may have crossed a continent, and he finished his days quietly in a Highland village. This blog explores his extraordinary life, his legacy in both Canada and Avoch, and the stories—celebrated and complex—that he left behind.