Lothian and Borders

17/08/2026

https://www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk/midlothian-attractions with many castles and stately homes George Dundas, 16th Laird of Dundas Castle, and his wife Katherine bought the land in 1571 for their son James. At that time a Tower House stood on the lands. The mansion House that can be seen today was designed by William Adam. The only part of the old tower that remains is the Oak Room. The Mansion took almost 10 years to complete circa 1730 and is said to be “one of the most important Georgian country houses in Scotland”.

James Dundas was born in 1570 and was educated at St. Andrew's University. He died in 1628 and is buried within the vestry Borthwick Church. His son Sir James Dundas became 1st Lord of Arniston 1620 - 1679 his son Robert Dundas 2nd Lord Arniston 1650 – 1726, Robert Dundas 3rd Lord Arniston, 1685 – 1783, Henry Dundas born 1742 1st Viscount Melville 18th child of 19 to Robert Dundas 3rd Lord Arniston step brother to Robert Dundas 4th Lord Arniston. Henry Dundas was to become the most powerful person in Britain. He died in his bed in Melville Castle 29 May 1811 and was buried in Lasswade Parish church. Robert Dundas 4th Lord Arniston,

1713 – 1787, Robert Dundas 5th Lord Arniston

(6th June 1758 died 17 June 1819). The title continued as Baronet from 1898 until the death of the last male heir, Thomas Calderwood Dundas who died in 1970 when the title died out. The present owner Althea Dundas-Bekker.

09/08/2026

31/07/2026

MASTERS BASKETBALL IN SCOTLAND

To ensure a pathway of basketball for all after their 40s Scotland need to get together. All countries that Scotland were ahead of, are now orginised with masters leagues. Scotland have none.

A simple start is to get a register of people playing now and others that want to restart and all that are getting older and would like to keep playing.

What is required to get this going.

Full name

Male / Female

Age on 1st January 2027

Town / City / Area

I will start.

Gary Marshall male 67 East Lothian

That is all is needed no send it to
[email protected]

All information will be kept confidential.

CONTACT YOUR FRIENDS /TEAM MATES / 40+

LOTHIANS STRATHCLYDE FIFE PERTHSHIRE ANGUS ABERDEEN INVERNESS BORDERS DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY

Once I have group area numbers

WE CAN MOVE ON TO THE NEXT STAGE.

WHY TRAVEL TO ENGLAND TO PLAY BASKETBALL

Gary Marshall
Masters Basketball Scotland
No connection to present basketball administrations

20/07/2026

Played pitch n putt on links and putting at Bruntsfield free with own club and ball. I won the Rose bowl when I was 12 against all the old foggies.

08/07/2026

FIFA do not want a team that has not been in the 16 for first time to get to final. Argentina were poor and will not beat Norway after Norway win their games. Game is a joke score a goal then have a cuddle for 5+ mins and then have yellow and red cards issued argue with coaches then ref adds 4 mins to extra time. Out of 10 mins added less than 5 mins played.

31/05/2026

Scotsman Steps

The Scotsman Steps is a covered ornate pedestrian staircase for quick access to Waverley Station from the North Bridge. Named after the Scotsman building as it was next to the Scotsman's front doors. Built as a public staircase. It opened in 1902. More details on places in Edinburgh on www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk The more people go to the site the more people will find things to photograph.

22/05/2026

https://www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allaboutscotland
https://www.facebook.com/allaboutedinburgh

Information on the attractions & history of Edinburgh. Golf Transport & Airport Transfer Services.

12/02/2026

This is important to all of Scotland's Basketball Clubs and Players.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18C9ps9NKT/

Consultation process announced regarding the future governance structure of Great Britain basketball.

Read the statement 👉 https://bit.ly/4aJPLKJ