Gardener, artist, retired doctor.

‘Opening of Gordondale Road’

As a medical student, between the years of 1987 and 1991, I lived at 44 Midstocket Road, Aberdeen. My small flat overlooked the original Beechgrove Garden and on a Wednesday … Continue reading ‘Opening of Gordondale Road’

‘Sympathy, fellow feeling . . .’

Earlier this summer I visited Bonskeid to remember Robert Fowler Barbour who died in infancy. He was the first of the family to be buried in the [private] Bonskeid burial … Continue reading ‘Sympathy, fellow feeling . . .’

‘a valuable acquisition’

The above photograph is of the original Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. In 1936 a new hospital was opened at Foresterhill and the old hospital became known as Woolmanhill.  I did some … Continue reading ‘a valuable acquisition’

The Glasgow Concert Hall

As a family we regularly visit the Glasgow Concert Hall and have done for a long time. We have seen all sorts perform there, such as: Belle and Sebastian, The … Continue reading The Glasgow Concert Hall