Drue Heinz
Drue Heinz was an incurable insomniac who spent most nights reading novels to stave off boredom. As such she developed a particular sympathy for the similarly lonely vigils of authors. … Continue reading Drue Heinz
Category: Architecture
To write in the dialect of his country
This film was shot at Gilbertfield castle, near Cambuslang. William Hamilton of Gilbertfield (c. 1665-1751) was a friend and correspondent of the poet Allan Ramsay. It was Hamilton who encouraged … Continue reading To write in the dialect of his country
A whole garden made out of love
I am fortunate to be a volunteer with the charity Green Routes. Green Routes is a social enterprise and charity established to provide high quality training and work experience in … Continue reading A whole garden made out of love
“What a splendid death”
Second Lieutenant Gawaine Ballie: 29th May 1893 – 7th September 1914: “When we look across the sea to Flanders and think of the 7th September, we remember proudly of that … Continue reading “What a splendid death”
