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Man or myth?

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Posted on July 10, 2019 by Don Roberto And Me

Mythical figures are necessary to society, but they can be problematical when they are members of your own family. Often described as being mythogenic, Don Roberto is one such figure. He was someone about whose exploits stories were, and continue … Continue reading →

Posted in Biography, Don Roberto, Kindness, Myth | Tagged Bloody Sunday, Gaucho LAird, GK Chesterton, The Peoples Laird | 2 Replies
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The horse and cattle brand Robert used as a young man in Argentina. It later became his personal brand mark.

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An illustrated talk on Scotland’s ‘forgotten’ literary and political legend. Click here to book.

“This is surely a biography that has to be written.” Claire Armitstead, The Guardian

Forthcoming events 2019/20:

– 22 May, University of 3rd Age, Edinburgh
– 18 Aug, Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway
– 16 Oct, West Lothian History Society
– 4 Jan, Saltire Society, Edinburgh Branch

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Author & Journalist

Horseman & Adventurer

Don Roberto or Quixote?

This large bust of Don Quixote outside the Biblioteca Hurtado in Orgiva, Andalucia bears an uncanny resemblance.

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