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By Hole Ousia Posted on March 12, 2021March 7, 2023

Secret of the Yew Tree

‘If we are on a path of initiation into the secrets of landscape, earthlore and healing, the yew tree can become a powerful heirophant.’ In the middle of the yew … Continue reading Secret of the Yew Tree

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By Hole Ousia Posted on October 8, 2019February 22, 2023

Ancient roots

The above photograph is of the doorway to St Edward’s Church, Stow on Wold. The entrance is flanked by two ancient yew trees. I have followed the “stories” of a … Continue reading Ancient roots

Categories: gardens, This is Not yesterday, Two culturesTags: a Miracle of Yew Regeneration, Ancient roots, Antiquary, chapel of the Yew trees, Craigends Yew, Dr Peter Gordon, Fortingal Yew, Fortingall Yew, Hole Ousia, Omphalos, Omphalos films, oor auldest relative, Peter Gordon, Peter J Gordon, rebel antiquary, Social maverick, The Antiquary, the Chapel of the Yew Trees, The Fraser Yew, The little loch of the yew grove, The Rebel Antiquary, When Harry met Mary under the Yew tree, why we have to treasure every single yew, Yew, Yew tree, Yew trees

By Hole Ousia Posted on February 19, 2019February 13, 2023

700 year old layering Yew

This Yew tree still grows at Craigend. It is understood to be one of the largest Yews in Scotland. Never again will a single story be told: To play this … Continue reading 700 year old layering Yew

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By Hole Ousia Posted on February 19, 2019February 13, 2023

Never again will a single story be told . . .

The life and times of Craigends, Houston, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Never again will a single story be told: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. … Continue reading Never again will a single story be told . . .

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