Memories of Aunt Esh:

She had dreadful knock-knees, and this seems to be a family trait which appeared again in new generations - Fiona and Erika both seem to be this way inclined. A muddle-headed sort of woman. Church of England, but attracted to the romance of less traditional Christian worship, occasionally flirting with Baptist-style services and other more modern church styles. I remember her being fascinated by Rev. Howards apparently speaking in tongues.

She came up to Cromarty in about 1980, having spent about 3 years trying to get rid of a couple of religious 'friends' that she'd invited to stay with her in Eastbourne, and who had then become squatters. Eventually this was achieved, and in the meantime Alison had been overseeing the purchase of a house on Church Street for her. We even started tidying up the garden for her, but then for some reason the sale fell through. Instead, she bought the house on the High street on the corner opposite Bank House.