Writing home
06/07/1914
“Had a spiffing week, enjoying myself up to the mark. Plenty girls in Hawick, but of course I have nothing to do with them. Like Selkirk I would not like to stay here, too dry. This photo was taken after a march, the sun was in my face hence the expression.” At this time we are not sure which postcard picture should go with this message. Posted 06/07/1914. Ian Lowes Collection.
Read moreOfficer’s Training Corps
11/07/1914
Officer’s Training Corps Camp 11- 25 July 1914. H Hitchin. Ian Lowes Collection.
Read moreIn the News: Glasgow and Edinburgh O.T.C. at Stobs!
11/07/1914Edinburgh Evening News – Glasgow and Edinburgh Officer’s Training Corp at Stobs 11 July 1914
Read moreIn the News: The Stobs Campers!
21/07/1914Edinburgh Evening News – The Stobs Campers 21 July 1914
Read moreIn the News: Inspecting the O.T.C. at Stobs
22/07/1914Edinburgh Evening News – Inspecting the Officer’s Training Corp at Stobs 22 July 1914
Read moreIn the News: Movements of Edinburgh and Leith Battalions
22/07/1914Edinburgh Evening News – Movements of Edinburgh and Leith Battalions 22 July 1914
Read moreBathing Pond
24/07/1914“Yesterday we got 1 1/2 sausage per man and today 1 sausage, so we refused to go on parade today until the captains promised to all, we got more”. Scott & Co. Posted on 24/07/1914. Ian Lowes Collection.
Read moreIn the News: 5,000 Territorial Army Soldiers
24/07/1914Kelso Chronicle – 5,000 Territorial Army soldiers arrive at Stobs 24 July 1914
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