A braw toun
On Monday, by rail, I travelled through to Edinburgh to meet a new friend. The sun was shining, the journey was restful and it was lovely to arrive back in … Continue reading A braw toun
Tag: Canongate
I know you now
This lovely poem by Richard Munro was recently ‘Poem of the Week’ in the Scotsman. When I am in Edinburgh city centre I eat my sandwich lunch on the bench … Continue reading I know you now
Theatrical Excitement in Edinburgh
The above is from the Book of Scottish Anecdote. I made this film about Edinburgh’s first theatre: Scenery in a small place [Playhouse Close, Canongate: a ‘cradle of the legitimate … Continue reading Theatrical Excitement in Edinburgh
Last of Horse Wynd
Those who may be familiar with some of the words and images that I share on hole ousia [a non-existent place] will be aware of my fascination with archives! Archives, … Continue reading Last of Horse Wynd
Edinburgh’s first Theatre
A short film that shares some of the history of Edinburgh’s first theatre. Scenery in a small place [Playhouse Close, Canongate: a ‘cradle of the legitimate drama’] To play this … Continue reading Edinburgh’s first Theatre
A forgotten artist
William Delacour (also known as William Delacourt or William De la Cour) was a French painter. He settled in Edinburgh in March 1760 and, in Edinburgh, was appointed the first … Continue reading A forgotten artist