George Reid: Face of compassion
I was left feeling most sad by this news: I met George Reid many times. The first time was when he visited the ward of older people that I looked … Continue reading George Reid: Face of compassion
being and becoming in the world
I was left feeling most sad by this news: I met George Reid many times. The first time was when he visited the ward of older people that I looked … Continue reading George Reid: Face of compassion
Nick and Julia Nairn featured in yesterday’s Herald. In the article Nick was quoted as saying: “In hindsight, we mistakenly became involved in the Bridge of Allan restaurant project” and … Continue reading ‘Restaurant project’
A new CO-OP is being built to replace the old.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.05pm on Thursday, 7 August, 2025, we were called to Allan Water near Allanvale and Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan following a report of … Continue reading Emergency response in Bridge of Allan
Finn Russell is a Bridge of Allan boy! My grandfather, Rab Scott, was the first Captain of Bridge of Allan Rugby Club.
Garden birds from Sian’s study window, today, Monday 28th July 2025. To play this short film please click here. Credits: [1] Alice score – BBC Philharmonic Orchestra [2] Steve Taylor … Continue reading Sian’s study window
To play “the garden moved in the breeze” please click here. Music Credit: ‘Idiot’ by Lloyd Cole Mossgrove garden:
Just after Sian’s mother died her neighbour remarked to me “Old age is not for sissies”. It is true that we face challenges of ageing as our bodies decline. I … Continue reading Age and beauty do go together