Could you elaborate on that for me? Is that a reference to the 'Johnny Notions' that I know of?

We lived in Eshaness, in Shetland, where at a place called Hamnavoe there was a run down 'butt and ben' with a plaque on the wall, saying that this was the birthplace of one 'Johnny Notions'. I can't remember all of it but it was to the effect that this chap was responsible for inventing cures and potions and he left the islands, and obtained some fame. Or were there 'Johnny Notions' everywhere?

Is it worth starting a new thread on the subject?