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GRANT Alexander Colquhoun (Craigton Airlie)
Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, March 16, 2017, Alexander Colquhoun (Sandy), aged 90 years, beloved husband of Alisoun. Funeral service in St Andrew's Parish Church, Kirriemuir, on Thursday, April 20, at 11.30 am, burial thereafter in Pipershillock Cemetery, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. No flowers please, but donations if so desired, may be give at the church for St Marys Episcopal Church refurbishment project.
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B Bloom
June 3, 2021
By sheer curiosity I found the documentary on these two very beautiful people living as they dreamed. Just lovely.
Barbara Dyer
March 31, 2021
I found your documentary by accident while browsing. It caught my attention right away. I am 66 years old. I and my husband of 48 years are preparing to move from a large 1871 schoolhouse. We've been here for 36 or so years. I've had a bit of a hard time with it. Indolence creeps up on me like a thick mist. I'll be more brave as I move forward. Thank you and Sandy ( a gentle old soul). It really has been helpful.
Emmet Hawkins
March 18, 2021
RIP Sandy...surrounded by Angels...
Cindy Dague
December 11, 2020
After just watching Keys to the Castle, I feel like I know the two of you. It was so heartwarming. My deepest sympathy to you Ms Alisoun. Such beautiful memories. Thanks for inviting us in. Bless you,
Cindy
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Sara Alexander
November 28, 2020
Dear Mrs. Grant: I just watched Keys to the Castle with great care and great delight and in wanting to learn more of what happened since (and before) the film, I came upon this obituary. I want to thank you for giving the filmmaker (and - therefore - all of us strangers) the chance to experience your amazing story and beautiful castle restoration. I am sorry for your loss of Sandy, and I am admiring of your marriage and your life together and terribly curious as to what you are doing now. Your amazing shared story lives on in my heart.
Camilla Alipanah
September 14, 2020
That it was an absolute delight watching your documentary and allowing us in to a fragment of yours and Sandy’s lives. I am happy that you had a few years together in a warm home but your lives in Inverquharity Castle must have been wonderful. May Sandy rest In Peace and May you stay healthy!
Janet
July 9, 2020
I really enjoyed The Keys to The Castle. Take care of yourself. Best wishes. Janet Kent
Jacqueline Enriquez
February 10, 2020
Mrs. Grant,
My condolences to you and your family. I loved your documentary you made about your home. You were very sincere and loving towards your castle and all those who resided in it. Youre such a beautiful soul and the epiphany of what a loving wife should be. My thoughts and prayers are with you, for all of my days to come.
KAREN GOHLER
January 29, 2020
I LOVED YOUR DOCUMENTARY,YOUR HOME AND YOUR HONESTY AND LOVE FOR YOUR HUSBAND,CATS,FLOWERS,YOUR THINGS THAT TELL A STORY TOO. ID LOVE TO SEE YOU WRITE A BOOK OF YOUR EXPERIENCES IN NIGERIA, THE BUILDING OF YOUR CASTLE.
MUCH LOVE YOU GAVE ME TO WATCH YOU I LONG FOR A GARDEN LIKE YOURS AND A HOME SO VIBRANT.
Gentry Burks
November 14, 2019
Mrs. Grant - it was an honor to watch your story on television. I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the banter you and Sandy had, and the deep love and respect you had for one another was certainly evident. They say home is where the heart is. As lovely as your castle is, you made your home where Sandy needed to be and that kind of fortitude and selflessness is like the rarest gem at the top of the crown. You are an amazing woman with a quiet resilience. Truly remarkable the pair of you. My deepest condolences at Sandy's parting.
Cynthia Rush
November 12, 2019
Mrs. Grant - thank you for sharing your story (through the documentary). It was so personal and yet so universal. For me, it was the story of my mother packing up 25 years of living in the 1845 farmhouse she had restored. And yet it was also the story of me living with an elderly husband whose health is in decline. Your grace and fortitude touched me deeply. Thank you.
Penelope Currie
October 13, 2019
Dear Mrs. Grant, You and you husband taught me how to let go of my own home with grace and dignity. Thank you.
Cecile L.
October 5, 2019
Dear Mrs Alisoun Grant, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the 2017 loss of your beloved husband, Sandy. What loving care you gave to him, truly inspiring in the most meaningful way. May your dear Sandy rest in peace. Know that you have touched my heart with your words and elegance on display in The Keys to The Castle, how lovely and kind a person you are. What a life's dream fulfilled to have lived in such a castle with your love for so many years on those beautiful grounds. May your days continue to be blessed and joyous as you journey on your new adventures. You and Sandy shall be remembered fondly, always.
Sincerely,
Cecile L.
Las Vegas
U.S.A
October 3, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Laura Garofalo
September 25, 2019
As your beautiful wife put it in the documentary of your stoic castle, tactfully late is better than early although I'm not so sure the degree to my tardy guest book entry is as two minutes set in the example...
Ive only just met with the introductions! ❤ Hello and goodbye all at once, sigh..
So your life's work is upon my heart in a way only the television can do.. I'm so blessed to have had the opportunity to be enchanted by your sharing a smattering of your life with whomever the spirit moves thru... I began my day late, put on coffee and toast to accompany my video course work and keys to the castle just took me off into another aspect of our moments shared on the planet .. I'm in Florida Sandy! Oh how wonderful to take the couch to Scotland for the enrichment of my souls edification in and thru all that I have cultivated in my own journey! Thank you so much and blessings to your beautiful wife who also touched my heart in a very meaningful way.
Heavens... You both are incredibly loving and truly a treasure of the source that connects us all as one.
with love and grace, L
Tony Garcia
September 23, 2019
I recently saw the documentary and share the love for your former home. I think you and Sandy were a most charming couple. Please accept my condolences.
Misty Williams
September 20, 2019
Alexander,
what a inspiring way to restore and share history for future generations while loving it all the while. Thank you for sharing your story... You are an inspiring Couple. I am an American with Scottish, Irish and many other European and Tribal lineage. I hope to one day see my ancestors homelands.
JESSICA HUTH
September 17, 2019
To Mrs. Grant, like so many others I have just witnessed your documentary and felt deeply moved by your passion for the castle and for your late husband, my condolences to you and best wishes for you. Thank you so much for sharing.
September 10, 2019
Ms Grant, like the many others before me I recently saw the documentary about your moving from your beautiful castle. I want to send my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your husband. You both were such an inspiring couple and I know it's been two years now but that loss never heals. I pray and hope that you have found happiness in your new stage of life though. That you are still able to adapt to your journey of life.
Love and light to you, Megan Naylor, Charleston, South Carolina
LeeAnn Cobbs
September 10, 2019
Dear Mrs Grant, please accept my condolences on the passing of your precious husband Mr Sandy.
Thank you so very much for sharing the documentary. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Mrs Cobb's. - Texas, USA
Tammy Swengel
September 10, 2019
MRS. GRANT,
I just watched your documentary on your beautiful castle. I searched online about more information on the castle, and I came across Mr. GRANT's obituary. I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and keep you.
Gina Cullum
September 8, 2019
Dear, Mrs. Grant,
Belated condolences on the passing of, Mr. Sandy. I just watched the documentary about moving out of the castle. I hope you are doing well these days, Mrs. Alisoun. Peace and love, be with you.
Victoria Erickson
September 2, 2019
Watched the documentary and immediately went to research the beautiful couple. Sending prayers to Alisoun that she has found peace in the passing of her husband.
Melinda Schmidt
August 24, 2019
Just watched the documentary and did a bit of additional research on the castle home. What a life lived by the visionary Grants. (Would have loved to have seen them unpacking in their bungalow!) My condolences on Sandy's passing and peace and continued flourishing to Alisoun.
Alan Donaldson
August 19, 2019
I saw the show, very touching. You have my belated condolences
Elaine Laux
August 17, 2019
Dear Mrs. Grant,
I just watched the documentary and immediately went to research on the Internet. How awe inspiring you are! I just turned 70 and watching you has given me a sense of renewal. I live in the United States but I have been to Scotland. You took such good care of Sandy while you oversaw the care of the property. Darren needs to make a documentary of you in the bungalow! Very best wishes. Elaine in North Carolina
Barbara Soet
August 15, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss, Mrs. Grant. Thank you for allowing us a window into your fascinating lives together at the castle. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Elle Dee
July 31, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed the fascinating documentary about your beautiful castle and the start of a new chapter in your lives. My condolences on Sandys passing. I do hope you are well and comfortable in your new home and I wish you all the best for a long and happy life.
Beth Trice
July 30, 2019
I just watched your documentary and wanted to let you know that I so admire all of the work, love and dedication you had for and towards your beautiful castle. What an inspiration you both are.
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