Why I added Scott to my name
I am a gardener an Antiquary and peaceful rebel my grandfather was not Walter Scott. I love my mum. I may or may not be related to:
Category: Bridge of Allan
Material relating to Bridge of Allan: past and present.
Mossgrove
Over the last year a lot of change has taken place in Mossgrove but temporary art LIVES on!
A chancy causeway
In June 1955, the construction of a new reservoir was completed. This was in Upper Glendevon. Sacrificed in it’s making was Backhill’s hoose, a fairm toun that had provided a … Continue reading A chancy causeway
Garden Cottage
I recently purchased an old booklet at a local book sale. The book contained recipes and was titled: Teatime at Airthrey. It contained this sketch of Garden Cottage, Airthrey: This … Continue reading Garden Cottage
Hercules the Bear
I have fond childhood memories of visiting Hercules the bear at Sheriffmuir Inn. To play Peter’s short film on HERCULES the BEAR please click here or on the image below:
Small is Quite Beautiful
I am currently working on bringing another wee bit of Little Sparta to Mossgrove:
out with the old, in with the new
In preparation for new flooring we have lifted the old carpet from our hall and stairwell. The stoor that has been revealed has surprised even Big Ted!
Modern Two
To play ‘Modern Two’ please click here or on the image above. This short film is for Ian Hamilton Finlay, who I met at Little Sparta in 1991. This year … Continue reading Modern Two