24 July 1926
SS Transylvania (New York to Glasgow)
Arr. Glasgow Aug 2 Monday
Glasgow - Carfin
Here in A.M. - landed at 8 got off at 10:15 - Saw Mr.MacRae - met Jess and Judy - knew them as soon as I saw them. Went for a walk at night and watched them playing tennis. I love it here.

Tuesday Aug 3
Went to Motherwell to get money changed.

Wednesday Aug 4
Played tennis in the afternoon - went to Hunters for tea - took snaps.

Thursday Aug 5
Went to Glasgow in afternoon - Went to see Auntie Jessie - seemed quite pleased to see me. Went in to Duneans at night had loads of fun. Must try to get a "White Magic Book".

Friday Aug 6
Stayed in afternoon went for a ride at night to Coverdale's Works Park. Walked to Motherwell - took car back.

Saturday Aug 7
Left for Cumnock at 4 o'clock. Got a train at St.Enoch's at 5:20. Oh what a jam. Arrived Cumnock and had tea. Went down to meet Jean Davidson.I think I'll like it awfully well here. The scenery is wonderful.

Wednesday Aug 11
Visited Ayr- Rob Burns Monument - walked over the Brig O'Doon.

Thursday Aug 12
Visited Pearsons, Lorrimers, Orrs, Nesbits. Had a fine day, going to have tea at Nochinnoch (?). Going to Daleagles tomorrow.

Friday Aug 13
Went to Daleagles by motor. Met two Mr.Hills. Visited Mr.Smith at Sty------ Farm. Went to Lorrimers for tea. Visited Mr.& Mrs. Crawford and Mrs.Alexander. Went to Nocelunoch (?) for tea. Had very nice time.

Saturday Aug 14
Returned to Carfin. Had letter from home & Charlie McG. Met Hannah & Jean.

Sunday Aug 15
----- from Keith - Charlie, Jack, Willie's girl here at Carfin for day. Went to Church in morning. Sang in Choir. Rained all day cleared up at night - beautiful night.

Wednesday Aug 18
Went to Ballach with Jess' store 10 there - Had awfully good time. Nice day went for a sail around Loch Lomond.

Thursday Aug 19
Went to Glasgow - Met Mrs.McCulloch - got tickets changed.

Sunday Aug 22
Went to Church in AM - Went to Larkhill the afternoon to visit the Martins. Went for a walk to the Avon.

Monday Aug 23
Went into Glasgow to see Auntie Maggie (----------) - South side - asked me to stay - was sick at night.

Tuesday Aug 24
Felt fine. Ina and I went to Argyle Street - bought pins for girls - In afternoon Ina, Alice and I went to Lynn Park - walked back - Some walk. Got train at 6:40 for Carfin.

Wednesday Aug 25
Went to Maryhill - went through Botanic Gardens in afternoon. At night walked to station with Tommy and Cissy. Had very enjoyable day.

Saturday Aug 28
Went to Council Games with Hannah. Had perfectly beautiful day and enjoyed myself to limit. Saw the my friend the movie man but didn't speak to him. Saw the McRae Band which gave me a huge thrill.

Sunday Aug 29
Went to Church in A.M.Stayed in till 6 o'clock. Went to Newmains for train ride - walked half way to Shotts and then home on train.

Monday Aug 30
Went out to Riddrie but no one was in. Came back and stayed at Springburn the night. Jackie's orchestra practiced.

Tuesday Aug 31
Went to Riddrie and again got no answer. Lady next door told me how to reach Mr.Sterling. Went to the Co-op Bakery in McNeil Street and Mr.S. took me thru it all. Saw the prize cake for exhibitiion in London. Went and met May and had dinner with her at her Aunt's. Back to Springburn and went to the Picture --- and my "Sampson the Jester" and part of "----field" Came back to Carfin on the 6:45 and went to Hodges to spend the evening. Had good time all round.

Wednesday Sept 1
Edinburgh
Got train for Edinburgh at 9 o'clock. Went straight to Uncle Alick's on arriving. Called on Mrs.MacKay twice but got no answer. In the afternoon Mollie, Jackie and I went sightseeing. Went through Hollywood Palace - walked up the Royal Mile past John Knox's Church and house, past St.Giles Church (the Royal church), saw the Head of Midlothian and finally reached the Castle. Went as high as we could get in the Castle. Saw Mons Meg(?) abd a hazy view of Forth bridge. Came back and climbed the Calton Hill - saw Scotland's disgrace and got an excellent view of the Forth Bridge. Saw Arthur's Seat and so back to Uncle Alicks. and climbed 4 flights of stairs - believe me I was tired. Got train at 8:05 into Holytown at 9:10 and finished up the day by washing my feet.

Thursday Sept 2
Went to Hannah's at the Law. Went to Carluke cemetery where Johnny is buried.

Friday Sept 3
Went to McWhirters in morning and stayed till after tea time. Went to Stirlings in evening and missed the train home - so had to spend the night.

Saturday Sept 4
Left for Cumnock at 4:30 arrived at 7:15. Went for a walk at night with Agnes. Went to dance at Town Hall left at 10:30.

Sunday Sept 5
Went to Church in morning. Went in Auto to head of Afton in afternoon. Beautidul day - the scenery is wonderful. Agnes - Sam - S McKechnie and I climbed Steamera (?) in 1 hour + 1/2. Some climb its about 2000 ft. above sea level. Ice cold on the top. Came home and had tea - then went to Agnes' cousins for a short while - came away and had a long walk home by 9:30.

Monday Sept 6
Went to Cumnock in morning came back at 3:30 and went to Daleagles - it poured while we were there. Stopped on the way back at Strand. Then called at Kerr's stayed till 10 o'clock - walked home in pouring rain.

Tuesday Sept 7
Visited Nesbitts, Pearsons and Orrs. Met Mr.Hunter and S.Gibson. All asked for Dad. Came back to Lorrimers and got bus for O Cumnock. Stayed till 7 train and had wild time getting home. Train was late and had to walk to Bucanan Street for earlier connection.

Wednesday Sept 8
Went to Hamilton in morning bought spices for Beth & han(?). Went to Glasgow with Jess - Cowan in afternoon. Visited Rankin Glen. Came back & saw Martin - Hardy(?) in The Only Way in the Grang(?) Central Picture House.

Thursday Sept 9
Went to Glasgow to bid goodbye to Auntie Bella in the morning & also Springburn then went to Maryhill in afternoon. Auntie Maggie and I went to Melangarie in afternoon - Beautiful place.

Friday Sept 10
Went to Glasgow with Judy, Jean & Clara to go through the boat. Went to see Maggie Dickson and up to Riddrie to get biscuits from Mrs.Sterling. Finished all my buying. Mr.& Mrs.Duncan, Hugh Cowan, Hannah and the family all for supper.

Saturday Sept 11
Homeward Bound. Can't believe its 6 weeks since I went to Glasgow...