Retold for little people

A short [incomplete] film on childhood: Music credits: She’s A Star – James [Piano Room, 2026] On Your own again – Scott Walker

Gilbert Farie: Ten considerations

This is an old piece of writing. It was written over a decade ago. The ‘Ten considerations’ are based on titles of creative works by Robert Louis Stevenson: Gilbert Farie, … Continue reading Gilbert Farie: Ten considerations

SUMMER TIME ENDS

I have been collecting archive material on Ben Cruachan, the highest mountain in Argyllshire. I  am doing so to help me write a poem about this mountain, a poem that … Continue reading SUMMER TIME ENDS

A sculpture on the theme of loss

The Dirlot Angel I travelled far North to finally meet you. Quietly to share my beautiful misunderstood sister. She once dazzled as did you. Today, lichen of Caithness, light-radiant lichen, … Continue reading A sculpture on the theme of loss

TIPPERLINN

TIPPERLINN SUNSHINE. A cluster of small cottages women handloom weavers Tipperlinn, with a ‘reputation’ for sunshine, and the ‘best people’ in Edinburgh. RATIONAL + PRACTICAL. The sunny cottages replaced by … Continue reading TIPPERLINN