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Sir Michael William Selby Bruce, 11th Baronet, born Ensenada, Lower California on 27th March 1894 was an author and adventurer. Succeded his father, Sir William Waller Bruce, in 1912. Michael Bruce entered Abingdon School, then joined the British South Africa Police as a trooper in 1913. After First World War service with the Royal Artillery at Gallipoli and on the Western Front, Bruce became a traveller, largely in Africa and South America, and an author and newspaper columnist. Had a distinguished military career and made propaganda films during Second World War then returned to the Royal Air Force, serving in a barrage balloon unit, with 901 (County of London) squadron, Royal Air Force Regiment. Later in the war he was Senior Weapons Instructor for glider pilots at Bridgnorth. Had several publications including 'Songs From the Saddle,' 'Hunter's Yarns,' 'The Royal House of Bruce' and 'Tramp Royal.' He was the elder brother of actor Nigel Bruce and died at Vancouver, British Columbia on 20th May 1957.
Reference: 43759b
Sir Michael William Selby Bruc...
Sir Michael William Selby Bruce, 11th Baronet, born Ensenada, Lower California on 27th March 1894 was an author and adventurer. Succeded his father, Sir William Waller Bruce, in 1912. Michael Bruce entered Abingdon School, then joined the British South Africa Police as a trooper in 1913. After First World War service with the Royal Artillery at Gallipoli and on the Western Front, Bruce became a traveller, largely in Africa and South America, and an author and newspaper columnist. Had a distinguished military career and made propaganda films during Second World War then returned to the Royal Air Force, serving in a barrage balloon unit, with 901 (County of London) squadron, Royal Air Force Regiment. Later in the war he was Senior Weapons Instructor for glider pilots at Bridgnorth. Had several publications including 'Songs From the Saddle,' 'Hunter's Yarns,' 'The Royal House of Bruce' and 'Tramp Royal.' He was the elder brother of actor Nigel Bruce and died at Vancouver, British Columbia on 20th May 1957.
Reference: 43759a
Sir Michael William Selby Bruc...
The Cummings Hotel, Church Street, Inverness. Now The Kings Highway. (Courtesy James S Nairn Colour Collection). ~ *
Reference: jsn003
The Cummings Hotel, Church Str...
The Cummings Hotel, Church Street, Inverness. Now The Kings Highway. (Courtesy James S Nairn Colour Collection). ~ *
Reference: jsn002
The Cummings Hotel, Church Str...
Craigton at North Kessock. The Kessock Bridge now runs just out of the picture on the left. The cottages on the Strach, once occupied by the Macleays and Patersons are long gone, with only the holly bush still standing to mark the spot (2013). Submitted by Margaret Paterson. (AP/H-0267) *
Reference: mp004
Craigton at North Kessock. The...
Grain ship making a delivery at North Kessock, on the Black Isle. The grain was stored opposite the East Pier. The dirt track the children are on is the Old Craigton Road. Submitted by Margaret Paterson. (AP/H-0266) *
Reference: mp003
Grain ship making a delivery a...
Willie Paterson of North Kessock, married Grace Ann Macleay in 1900. He died in February 1939. (See mp001). Submitted by Margaret Paterson. (AP/H-0265)
Reference: mp002
Willie Paterson of North Kesso...
Grace Ann Macleay and her brother Alick Macleay, of Arpafeelie. They later lived with their parents Duncan Macleay and Jessie (nee Paterson) in the Strach at Craigton, North Kessock. Grace married Willie Paterson in 1900 and died in June 1965. (See mp002). Submitted by Margaret Paterson. (AP/H-0264)
Reference: mp001
Grace Ann Macleay and her brot...
Inverness Royal Academy Gymnasium, 1912. Between 1895-1980 the IRA was located in the Midmills building, currently the UHI-Inverness College (2013). The classroom scene was photographed at the time of the completion of the first extension to the Academy, running along Midmills Road opposite the side entrance to the Crown Church. The accommodation was shared in the early years with Inverness High School, when that school occupied the building which now houses the Crown School, only a short distance away. Accommodation included rooms for science and art, with a gymnasium and these are 'posed' publicity shots. This image was captioned Gymnasium in the Highland Times, 2nd July 1914. (Courtesy Inverness Royal Academy Archive IRAA_057).
Reference: IRAA
Inverness Royal Academy Gymnas...
Inverness Royal Academy Higher Drawing Room, 1912. Between 1895-1980 the IRA was located in the Midmills building, currently the UHI-Inverness College (2013). The classroom scene was photographed at the time of the completion of the first extension to the Academy, running along Midmills Road opposite the side entrance to the Crown Church. The accommodation was shared in the early years with Inverness High School, when that school occupied the building which now houses the Crown School, only a short distance away. Accommodation included rooms for science and art, with a gymnasium and these are 'posed' publicity shots. (Courtesy Inverness Royal Academy Archive IRAA_056).
Reference: IRAA
Inverness Royal Academy Higher...
Inverness Royal Academy Large Art Room, Room 25, 1912. Between 1895-1980 the IRA was located in the Midmills building, currently the UHI-Inverness College (2013). The classroom scene was photographed at the time of the completion of the first extension to the Academy, running along Midmills Road opposite the side entrance to the Crown Church. The accommodation was shared in the early years with Inverness High School, when that school occupied the building which now houses the Crown School, only a short distance away. Accommodation included rooms for science and art, with a gymnasium and these are 'posed' publicity shots. This image was captioned Large Art Room of J.A.L Kennedy, Art Master, in the Highland Times, 2nd July 1914.(Courtesy Inverness Royal Academy Archive IRAA_055).
Reference: IRAA
Inverness Royal Academy Large ...
Inverness Royal Academy Corridor, Art Department, 1912. Between 1895-1980 the IRA was located in the Midmills building, currently the UHI-Inverness College (2013). The classroom scene was photographed at the time of the completion of the first extension to the Academy, running along Midmills Road opposite the side entrance to the Crown Church. The accommodation was shared in the early years with Inverness High School, when that school occupied the building which now houses the Crown School, only a short distance away. Accommodation included rooms for science and art, with a gymnasium and these are 'posed' publicity shots. (Courtesy Inverness Royal Academy Archive IRAA_054).
Reference: IRAA
Inverness Royal Academy Corrid...