Peter Joynson
Peter Joynson (1928-2020) was born in Strathard and lived in the area most of his life. The Joynson family established their long term relationship from the 1850s and have over the years been extensive landowners and significant supporters of the community. Peter’s contributions to this web site reflect his lifelong interest in history. His book, Local Past, self published in 1996 remains a key reference source about the area. His in-depth knowledge and generosity in sharing information remains was one of his many attributes.
Note: the Archive Department of the University of Stirling holds material from the Glassert Estate.
Compiled by Peter Joynson and self published in 1996, 270 pages, £17.50. Contains 32 selections of Aberfoyle area history, anecdotes and legends. Includes Aberfoyle 3000 years ago, …
By Peter Joynson
Reproduced from The Forth Naturalist and Historian, Vol. 23, pp. 131-132 with kind permission
The name Aberfoyle is derived from the two Gaelic words …
by Peter Joynson
Reproduced from The Forth Naturalist and Historian, Vol. 24, pp. 105-110 with kind permission
Author’s note: I have a copy in loose leaf form …