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Tag: Bathgate

By Hole Ousia Posted on May 14, 2020November 30, 2024

Boghead

As an NHS doctor I worked in West Lothian for more than five years. I became very fond of the place and the people: where I found everydayness and kindness … Continue reading Boghead

Categories: Architecture, gardens, ScotlandTags: Bathgate, Curling, demolished, gardens, walled gardens, West Lothian
By Hole Ousia Posted on May 14, 2020November 30, 2024

PUDDIN’

May I introduce to you the ‘Bathgate Gaberlunzie’:

Categories: Folk worth talking about, ScotlandTags: Bathgate, eccentric, tombstone, West Lothian, worthies
By Hole Ousia Posted on May 7, 2020November 30, 2024

Etherised: ‘a plodding antiquary’

For many years I have slept poorly. By 5 am I am generally up and about. If I could sing I would join the dawn chorus! In current times, where … Continue reading Etherised: ‘a plodding antiquary’

Categories: History of medicine, ScotlandTags: Antiquary, Bathgate, Covid-19, lockdown, pandemic, tombstone, West Lothian
By Hole Ousia Posted on December 18, 2019December 2, 2024

Balbardie

Balbardie House, Bathgate, West Lothian, was the very last house designed by Robert Adam. He died before his drawings left his desk. Balbardie house, built after Robert Adam’s death, was … Continue reading Balbardie

Categories: Architecture, Omphalos films, ScotlandTags: Bathgate, demolished, Omphalos films, West Lothian
Peter Scott-Gordon: gardener, artist, retired doctor: peter@holeousia.com
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