Hatton house and garden [revisited]
Nearly a decade has passed since I made this film about Hatton house and garden. I visited on my way to meet with Alexander McCall Smith in Edinburgh. I was … Continue reading Hatton house and garden [revisited]
Tag: Alexander McCall Smith
Full of generous understanding
I am really looking forward to reading: This review by Allan Massie in the Scotsman was titled: In his review, Allan Massie said:
Alexander McCall Smith introducing me . . .
Alexander McCall Smith introducing me to Richard, Duke of Buccleuch at the Borders Book Festival on Saturday 15th June 2019: Keepsake: To play this short film please click here or … Continue reading Alexander McCall Smith introducing me . . .
a day where one idea inspired another
Over a decade ago Alexander McCall Smith recommended this book to me: Distance and Memory is a beautiful book. Peter Davidson was the first to ‘introduce’ me to the idea … Continue reading a day where one idea inspired another
A schoolboy’s diary for 1850
To play this short film please click here Music credits: Always Summer – Brideshead Revisited Johnnie – The Lost Prince Collapsing Time – Dexter Britain Downtown – Crowded House, piano … Continue reading A schoolboy’s diary for 1850
Arise, Sir Sandy
30 December 2023, The Scotsman: And I felt glorious A storyteller magically reached out to me: and I felt glorious. That kindly reach, the shared feel of all my Carmichaels, … Continue reading Arise, Sir Sandy
An hour with Alexander McCall Smith
Last night we were fortunate to be in the audience listening to Alexander McCall Smith being interviewed at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. What a magical storyteller McCall Smith is. … Continue reading An hour with Alexander McCall Smith
LOST
Glenbardy: my hairt fair beats for Sian Carmichael: where Sandy magically reached out to me Asloss: together with Rab, a friend of Liberty Random street: where Richard’s stories moved me … Continue reading LOST