Kirriemuir dumplings

Over west seeing mum doing essentials today, where I blipped this primrose in my mums garden.

Officially, it is called ‘Primula denticulata’ - however my grandpa called it the ‘Kirriemuir Dumpling plant’, after the Scottish town.

Upon further investigation, a post by Alan Elliot on the RGBE Botanics stories website, seems to back up by grandpa’s thoughts: 

‘ This species is probably best known to most people as the drumstick Primula, but growing up in Angus I knew it as a Kirrie Dumpling. This locally known name is derives from the town of Kirriemuir which is best known for its link to J. M. Barrie, author of Peter Pan, and to an extent for Bon Scott who was lead vocals for AC/DC from 1974 to 1980, but I digress.’ 

Coincidentally, my Grandpa’s surname was Barrie.

I hope you have had a good Saturday.