SOUNDS of merriment and tinkling glasses could be heard at the Park Hotel in Peebles this week.
The John Buchan Story was marking the visit, in 2013, of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll.
Guests included Peeblesshire MSP Christine Grahame, councillor Robin Tatler, members of the Buchan family, local supporters and volunteers, past and present, including two guests from Broughton who were volunteers when the Museum opened there in the old Free Church in Broughton forty years ago.
Alexander Buchan, JB’s grandson, read out a letter of congratulation from the King and one from His Excellency David Johnson who, as Governor-General of Canada, was Patron of the museum when it opened in Peebles.
A cake, made by Nikki Cakes of Peebles was cut with John Buchan’s sword by his granddaughter, Laura Crackanthorpe.
If you would like to spare a few hours a month to volunteer at the museum, contact johnbuchanstory@gmail.com
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