Project Update 3
I am grateful to Ross, Strathearn Engineering for providing a weekly update on work being undertaken on my Series IIA Land Rover. The above photograph shows Brian, head mechanic, examining … Continue reading Project Update 3
Category: Bridge of Allan
Material relating to Bridge of Allan: past and present.
bridges
To play this short film please click here or on the image below: Music: a piano cover by The Art of Soul of Step On [Happy Mondays]
bridges
To play this short film please click here or on the image below: Music: a piano cover by The Art of Soul of Step On [Happy Mondays]
Christmas Tractor Fun Run
The Christmas Tractor Fun Run passed through Bridge of Allan on the evening of Saturday 6th December 2025. To play a short film please click here or on the image … Continue reading Christmas Tractor Fun Run
‘The Avenue’
The Avenue, Bridge of Allan, Thursday 4th December 2025.
Gaberston boys
Long ago, as an NHS doctor, I used to work in Clackmannanshire and sometimes visited Gaberston House in Alloa. When we last met you were young men, really just boys … Continue reading Gaberston boys
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
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