Of all the places I have lived while growing up a "Navy Brat", Edzell, Scotland is, without a doubt, my favorite. Though I didn't appreciate it then, the time spent there are some of the fondest memories of my life. We lived in Scotland from 1975-1978. I experienced the Scottish culture first hand when we lived in a 300 year old farm house while waiting for housing on base. I attended Scottish schools and made many friends who I had unfortunately lost touch with, though I am thrilled to say I have recently reestablishing contact with several of them. My fondest memories though, are of the times we lived at the base. I enjoyed being able to walk to the movies, snack bar, gym, bowling alley, raquetball courts, tennis courts, Loch Wee and YAC, all of which I frequented often. This site was created to share some of those memories with others who lived there. Most of my photos reflect my teenage interests at the time - my friends, from on and off base. If you lived there during the same time frame, you just might find a picture of yourself within these pages. I'd like to invite you to share your pictures as well. I have designated a page(s) for 'guest photos' to post pictures from others from Edzell as well as a 'friends found' page to tell what's become of everyone (this page will grow as I track down more 'Edzellites'). If you're still looking for old pals, Search for a Friend is the place to post who you're looking for. Also, I hope you will Share Your Memories of Edzell with us and join Yahoo groups "Remembering RAF Edzell", which is a message board where we can voice our thoughts, make announcements (such as a wedding, birth, change of address etc.) or just reminesce about the good ole days. Anything to help us stay connected. It is a way for us to stay in touch so that we don't lose each other again. While you're here, please sign my guest book! I would love to hear from anyone who lived at Edzell and especially reestablish contact with those I knew. I truly hope this site brings back as many good memories for you as it does for me. |
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RAF (Royal Air Force) Edzell is located in northeastern Scotland at the foot of the Grampian mountains, approximately 37 miles south of Aberdeen and 35 miles north of Dundee. Edzell, the village from which the base takes its name, is about 3 miles from the base in the Tayside Region, and has a population of 700. The base consists of 490 acres. |
Of all the places I have lived while growing up a "Navy Brat", Edzell, Scotland is, without a doubt, my favorite. Though I didn't appreciate it then, the time spent there are some of the fondest memories of my life. We lived in Scotland from 1975-1978. I experienced the Scottish culture first hand when we lived in a 300 year old farm house while waiting for housing on base. I attended Scottish schools and made many friends who I had unfortunately lost touch with, though I am thrilled to say I have recently reestablishing contact with several of them. My fondest memories though, are of the times we lived at the base. I enjoyed being able to walk to the movies, snack bar, gym, bowling alley, raquetball courts, tennis courts, Loch Wee and YAC, all of which I frequented often. This site was created to share some of those memories with others who lived there. Most of my photos reflect my teenage interests at the time - my friends, from on and off base. If you lived there during the same time frame, you just might find a picture of yourself within these pages. I'd like to invite you to share your pictures as well. I have designated a page(s) for 'guest photos' to post pictures from others from Edzell as well as a 'friends found' page to tell what's become of everyone (this page will grow as I track down more 'Edzellites'). If you're still looking for old pals, Search for a Friend is the place to post who you're looking for. Also, I hope you will Share Your Memories of Edzell with us and join Yahoo groups "Remembering RAF Edzell", which is a message board where we can voice our thoughts, make announcements (such as a wedding, birth, change of address etc.) or just reminesce about the good ole days. Anything to help us stay connected. It is a way for us to stay in touch so that we don't lose each other again. While you're here, please sign my guest book! I would love to hear from anyone who lived at Edzell and especially reestablish contact with those I knew. I truly hope this site brings back as many good memories for you as it does for me. |
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Best wishes and thanks for visiting. Christa (Greer) Hammer |
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