David Cairns of Finavon

A family story of courage, loss, and remembrance from Scotland’s coalfields. Wives and children waiting for news at the pit head A Morning of Fire and Grief On the morning of 28 October 1939 , as Europe was gripped by the opening months of the Second World War, a different kind of explosion rocked the quiet villages along the Firth of Forth. Deep underground at Valleyfield Colliery , near Newmills in Fife, a blast tore through the workings, killing thirty-five miners , injuring many more, and...

The allure of historical mysteries has long captivated readers who crave the intricate dance between past and present, fact and fiction. There is something uniquely compelling about stories that weave together the rich tapestry of history with the suspense of a mystery. As I delve into this genre, I find myself drawn not only to the puzzles themselves but also to the elegant craftsmanship behind the historical mystery writing style. This style demands a delicate balance - a harmony between...

The perilous outlook for the Disunited States of America, the rise and fall of Empires, the endless wars in the Middle East and the Ukraine war