A Monument of War
Gallanachmore Minefield Control Tower was a World War II Extended Defence Officers Post (XDO) It is situated at Gallanachmore above the Sound of Kerrera. It is a large concrete tower … Continue reading A Monument of War
Tag: Argyll
The little loch of the yew grove
‘The little loch of the yew grove’ can be found in the Argyll Parish of Ardnamurchan just north of the farm of Glenhurich. One day I will visit it and … Continue reading The little loch of the yew grove
Kilneuair: Chapel of the Yew Trees
On Monday 11th February 2019 I visited Kilneuair: ‘the Chapel of the Yew Trees’. I share what a magpie collected:
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, Camlets and Bardies. Scotland’s bonnie tapestry: where charm is … Continue reading And I felt glorious
The notion of ‘through’ persisted
This film is for Anna Keay. The notion of ‘through’ persisted: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. The building featured is the iron … Continue reading The notion of ‘through’ persisted
A very early “selfie”
On Monday I visited the ruined church and ‘oratory’ of Kilneuair in Argyll. It is an incredibly ancient place and utterly remote. I will be making a film about Kilneuair, … Continue reading A very early “selfie”
Argyll
I was most fortunate that throughout my childhood I was able to spend the summer months in Argyll. My uncle, John Gibson Scott, had a cottage high above the shores … Continue reading Argyll
A sailor’s grave
Traigh Bhan, Kilberry Bay, Knapdale, Argyll. Peter visited the unknown sailor’s grave on Monday 4th February 2019 The stone is on machair, immediately adjacent to the shore. It is trapezoidal … Continue reading A sailor’s grave