Introducing Girgenti
Girgenti house, near Stewarton, East Ayrshire, was named after a temple in Sicily. Girgenti House was described in the New Statistical Account as being “built in rather an uncommon style”. … Continue reading Introducing Girgenti
Tag: Ayrshire
Shall Angels Wait
I came across this broken tombstone in Stewarton Churchyard. It was erected by “Alex. Smith in memory of his father”. It was the inscribed words, worn, broken and shattered, that … Continue reading Shall Angels Wait
The peacemaker
Music credit: Scott Walker RevisitedA film about Oswald’s Temple, Auchincruive, Ayrshire The Peacemaker: To play the film please click here or on the above image. Music credit: Scott Walker Revisited
Paestum followed
Returning from Ayrshire I listened to a radio interview of Ian McEwan. The following short film is carried by some of what he said. Whilst in Ayrshire (I was there … Continue reading Paestum followed
Bookshelf browsing
Filmed at Dalquharron: It was at the top of the stairs: To play this short film please click here or on the image above
The Wallace Yew
1856, Ordinance Survey of Ayrshire: “A wide-spreading [Yew] tree, evidently of great [age] situated near the top of [Keirs] Glen. It is said that [the] Scotch hero Wallace concealed himself … Continue reading The Wallace Yew
Magically reaches out . . .
I visited Dalquharron, Ayrshire, on Friday, 18th January 2019. I then made this film. It is for Alexander McCall Smith who some years ago reached out to me. Magically reaches … Continue reading Magically reaches out . . .
What story might you create: Skeldon House Lodge
I have always been drawn to gates and openings. I am sure that I am not alone in feeling the thrill of the landscape’s invite: the approach, the anticipation of … Continue reading What story might you create: Skeldon House Lodge