‘Winged victory’ of Samothrace
Last night, I was in Glasgow with Sian. We were there for Roaming Roots: Icons Vol. 2. In Glasgow Concert Hall, as part of ‘Celtic Connection’, Guy Garvey and C. … Continue reading ‘Winged victory’ of Samothrace
Tag: Class of 1988
Teenage rebel
To play ‘Teenage Rebel’ please click here or on the image below: Opening words: Peter Scott-Gordon Song: Judy and the Dream of Horses by Belle and Sebastian
FEEL
To play FEEL please click here or on the image below: Opening voice: Neil Gammon [of Divine Comedy] on BBC Breakfast, October 2025 Song: cover of Cuddly Toy by Alex … Continue reading FEEL
Tall Ships boost for Aberdeen
On the last Saturday of July 2025 we took the train to Aberdeen to see the Tall Ships. We had a wonderful day. The last time we saw the Tall … Continue reading Tall Ships boost for Aberdeen
New presenter
Last week, I was fortunate to be in Glasgow with Sian and Rachel, to hear Katherine Priddy sing Eurydice This short film is an imaginative ‘presentation‘ of Katherine’s song.
Lemon Tree Hotel
The Lemon Tree Hotel, Aberdeen [previously known as The Lemon Tree Tavern] was demolished in 1867. It was originally sited on Huxter Row [a narrow street also long gone]. However … Continue reading Lemon Tree Hotel
Maidencraig
What follows is a timeline put together on the area of Maidencraig, Aberdeen, where for several centuries a giant mill-wheel turned. Next to Maidencraig was Oldmill, which became the site … Continue reading Maidencraig
In The Shadow
This photograph of Pitoddrie House featured on the front page of the Press & Journal, 7 January 1933.