Orchard tree work
The fruit trees in our garden are now very old. This year they have required some ‘tree surgery’. My Land Rover, also old, has proved helpful. ‘The Orchard Country‘ written … Continue reading Orchard tree work
Category: Bridge of Allan
Material relating to Bridge of Allan: past and present.
Visiting the garden of scholars
Visiting the garden of scholars: To play this short film please click here. Music credit: Idlewild, playing live on Radio Scotland, Monday 6 October 2025
“a new lease of life”
This was ‘Picture of the Day‘ in yesterday’s Scotsman.
MAKEOVER
Bridge of Allan Co-op is closed for a “makeover”. The old shop building is currently being demolished and in the carpark a “temporary shop” is being constructed from six separate … Continue reading MAKEOVER
The constant tug
One of the few remaining Lime trees in Bridge of Allan had to be felled. It was badly diseased and more than half of the tree had died back. The … Continue reading The constant tug
Learning that time can sing
Hale Bopp teddy bear and the Pawky Duchess of Lost in Mossgrove garden. Quote: From ‘Gliff’ by Ali Smith
Flights of ideas
Mossgrove bird table, yesterday, To play this short film, please click here. Music credit: Sandy Denny, Who knows where the time goes Flights of ideas: Robin Hynd, Ali Smith, Alyne … Continue reading Flights of ideas
Gaberston boys
When we last met you were young men, really just boys – certified or not – Designated ‘insane’. I was your visiting doctor In Gaberston house. Yesterday, I met you … Continue reading Gaberston boys