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FORFAR BORN AND BRED, CURRENTLY WORKING IN RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA, LOVED THE PICTURES BUT MADE ME VERY HOMESICK. HAVE SPENT MANY HOURS WALKING AROUND BALMASHANNER, AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS "BUMMEY" BY FORFARIANS, HARD TO EXPLAIN TO OTHER PEOPLE WHY WE DO SO!
— DEIRDRE PAUL (YOUNG), March 24, 2009

Hi moira.My name is david enids nephew.Enid passed away last year after a tragic accident..if you need more details you can contact me on 0033 665631220

Best regards

David
— david shaw, January 2, 2009

James Alfred Lowson
Researching SS Bokhara, and Pescadores, 1892, I found that as a result of his injuries after the shipwreck, Dr Lowson had a lung removed and was thenceforth known as Wun Lung Lowson....wonderful!! Look at Hong Kong Cricket Club website for more info.
— Diana Wood, June 21, 2008

Hi, I was thinking of a very good friend I had in Glasgow. Her name was Enid Lowson, she and I worked together (at that time she lived in Maryhill). Enid was a great singer and involved in the Amateur Theatre Guild. She had two sisters, Anne and Olga and a brother David. Last contact I had was that she married and moved to England and had a daughter Jenny. Would love to make contact with Enid now.
— Moira, March 1, 2008

hi there,i'm David Lowson Jnr,my father is David Lowson who now resides in redbank plains,brisbane.My eldest son is Keith Charles Alexander Lowson who lives in Plumstead,London,se18.i would like to hear from anyone in the family,email me and i will give you my number!!!! we have a lot to catch up on,Dad is in the uk for Jennys wedding and i'm looking forward to seeing him after 21 years!!!!!!
— david alexander lowson, February 16, 2008

Mr
Born and bred in Forfar, great to see photos again.Once lived at South Whitehills and also Gallowshades.Would love to hear from any old school mates,i.e. Stewart Kennedy, Edwin Todd,Stewart Dakers, Brendan Callen. Have been back a few times, but never recognised anyone.
— Raymond Ross, May 25, 2007

Professor, Nagoya University, Japan
Did Dr.James Alfred Lowson(1866-1934) help Dr. Shibasaburo Kitasato, former student of Dr. Robert Koch, Germany,find bacillus pestis in Hong Kong in 1894? Does anyone have any relevant materials regarding his medical carrier? I am writing a biography of Dr.Kitasato at the moment. Your helf shall be deeply appreciated.
— Mahito Fukuda, February 10, 2007

balmashaner
i think te area you are referring to is an unused part of the quarry where cars have been torched and pushed off the edge of the quarry. hope that helps
— Louise, January 11, 2007

balmashaner
today i was walking balmashanner i came to the bit were lots of broken and chipped bits of rock and stone and there was old and rusted cars down there can you please tell me wot it youst to be please from nikia forfar
— nikia, January 3, 2007

Dr james alfred lowson and descendents
MY MOTHER,ANNE BONFIELD( MARRIED TWICE)LIVES IN GRANADA,SPAIN.HER TWO SISTERS,OLGA AND ENID LIVE IN GLASGOW AND ROTHESEY RESPECTIVELY.OLGA IS HAPPILY MARRIED WITH 3 CHILDREN TO GERALD DOCHERTY OF SCOT/IRISH DESCENT.JULIE,ONLY DAUGHTER IS A THEATRE SURGERY ASSISTANT IN DENVER,COLORADO.OUR GRNDFATHER,ALEXANDER LOWSON WAS MARRIED TO ONE OLGA MITCHEL.ALEXANDER DIED IN 1978..HAVING LEFT THE VIKING HEAD PUB IN MARYHILL,GLASGOW WAS KNOCKED DOWN AND FATALLY KILLED IN A ROAD ACCIDENT.THE ONLY SON OF FOUR IN THE FAMILY IS DAVID LOWSON WHO HAS LIVED IN REDBANK PLAINS ,BRISBANE SINCE 1979...JAMES NEPHEW HENCE.AS FOR MYSELF,I LIVE IN PARIS HAVE BEEN WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS SINCE 1995 AS SENIOR CABIN CREW.NOW IN SINGAPORE 3JAN06.WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM LOWSONS ON OUR FAMILY HISTORY...REGARDS DAVID SHAW
— david shaw, January 3, 2006

Dr. James Lowson
Dr. Lowson was my great grandfather. He wrote a piece on drowning for the Lancet (?) IIRC. He had six children, one of whom is still alive in Aus at this date (dec 1 05). His youngest daughter died earlier this year. You can also see a quick ref to Dr.JL on pg 187 of the Novel Perfect Storm!

rgds nick
— Nick Lowson, December 1, 2005

Reference
There is an interesting article about the sinking of the bokhara on the Honk Kong Cricket Associations website (includes a picture of the team). http://usa.cricinfo.com/db/NATIONAL/ICC_MEMBERS/HKG/HISTORY/BOKHARA.html
— Dave Baldie, January 17, 2005

I am married to the grand-daughter of Dr. James Lowson. Her father, James's son is still living (age 87) in brisbane Australia.
— Steve Kennedy, July 17, 2004

Former Citizen
Looking for information on a Dr. James Lowson who survived a shipwreck in the Formosa strait in 1892. Came upon the reference in a book I was reading.

Former Citizen of Forfar

Andy--Canada--feb.25, 2004
— Andy Craik, February 25, 2004

Memories
If anyone out there remembers Bert Simpson from St James's Rd and Prior Road around the 1950's please get in touch
— Robert Simpson, January 25, 2004

hi dad
— leanne hogg, September 9, 2003

well done steven
— claire, May 21, 2003