In Our Orchard
‘In Our Orchard’ by by Kieron Winn was recently ‘poem of the week’ in Scotland on Sunday. It really is lovely! Scotland on Sunday gave this background to Kieron Winn: “His … Continue reading In Our Orchard
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A most ancient place
I have recently come across this account of the ancient history of Drumdruills, which in my grandfather’s time was a fruit orchard. The etymology of Drumdruills is still being revealed, … Continue reading A most ancient place
DISCOVERY and EXCAVATION in Scotland
On Friday 3rd July 2020, the first day that the Covid-19 ‘5 mile limit’ had been lifted, I chose to explore Strathbraan in Perthshire. The day was wet and the … Continue reading DISCOVERY and EXCAVATION in Scotland
Very old tonight
As a wee boy I was taken by my Granny to a theatre in Edinburgh to see a production of ‘Peter Pan’. Since then I have been fascinated with shadows. … Continue reading Very old tonight