being and becoming in the world
Feddal castle by Braco was demolished in 1953. In 1900 the old Feddal castle was replaced with a Gothic revival construction. But it had a short life. A serious fire … Continue reading Feddal castle: then at once it was not.
Last week, without consent, Carsebridge House, Alloa, was demolished:To play my short film about the final days of Carsebridge house please click here. It had lain empty for many years … Continue reading Carsebridge House
Ordnance Survey book, Kilmarnock [mid-18c]: Text of the OS entry: “The remains of an Old Winding Avenue which formerly extended to the Kilmarnock House (now used as the Ragged School) … Continue reading The Lady’s Walk
Both of our children learned to swim in the pools of Rainbow Slides, Stirling. Our children are now independent adults. We recall that their swimming instructor was Karen. She was … Continue reading Rainbow slides
The Christie Memorial Clock, Stirling: R.I.P. 1st September 2023. To play a film about the short human-span of this clock please click here or on the image above. Full credit … Continue reading Clock delinquency
Beliefs, like buildings, can collapse: To watch this short film please click here. Wider context: Driving backwards through History: To play this film please click here or on the above … Continue reading Beliefs
On the 10th April 1955 – having been ‘torched’ by flame-throwers – Dreghorn castle was blown up. The Defence of Scotland: To play this short film please click here or … Continue reading the Defence of Scotland
This short film is about Williamsfield cottage [and all who may have passed it by]. This cottage once stood beside the A9 [the main road North]. Williamsfield cottage was demolished … Continue reading An essay on traffic