now and then

This is my latest short film [televisual poem]: To play this short film please click here or on the above image. Song: Lisa Hannigan: singing a cover of Gotye’s ‘Somebody … Continue reading now and then

The NORTHERN HOTEL

I cannot begin to guess how many folk have personal memories associated with the Northern Hotel, Kittybrewster, Aberdeen. My memories are of wonderful ceilidhs held there when I was a … Continue reading The NORTHERN HOTEL

Wheesht to your Omphaloi!

I made this film when we were a young family: To play this short film please click here or on the image above.

Mantel Pieces

This film is based on thoughts put into writing by Hilary Mantel. Mantel Pieces:To play this short film please click here or on the image above Credits: [1] Reith Lecture … Continue reading Mantel Pieces

‘Opening of Gordondale Road’

As a medical student, between the years of 1987 and 1991, I lived at 44 Midstocket Road, Aberdeen. My small flat overlooked the original Beechgrove Garden and on a Wednesday … Continue reading ‘Opening of Gordondale Road’

‘a valuable acquisition’

The above photograph is of the original Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. In 1936 a new hospital was opened at Foresterhill and the old hospital became known as Woolmanhill.  I did some … Continue reading ‘a valuable acquisition’

Firrhill Secondary School

From 1979 to 1985 I attended Firrhill Secondary School in Edinburgh. Despite being considered a ‘backward learner’ and being shy, I was both happy and successful at this large comprehensive … Continue reading Firrhill Secondary School