the place of the door
Aiteandoruis, Kyle of Sutherland: ‘the place of the door’:To play a short film on Aiteandoruis, narrated by Peter Scott-Gordon, please click here.
Tag: Doors Open Day
Aiteandoruis
Nothing remains of Aiteandoruis, Kyle of Sutherland. I know, as I visited it last week.
Alva Ice House
On Sunday 26th September 2021 we were able to explore Alva Ice House thanks to: James Raymond Johnstone inherited the Alva House estate in 1795. He added a new west … Continue reading Alva Ice House
The Magnetic and the True North
Have you travelled north? If so, have you ever reached ‘True North’? Do you consider ‘the Magnetic North’ to be the same as ‘True North’? And on this matter, how … Continue reading The Magnetic and the True North
Lost and Found
This is a film that is based on my visit to 14 William Street, Greenock on the last Saturday of August 2019. No. 14 William Street is a rare survivor. … Continue reading Lost and Found
Scotland’s oldest free library
As part of Doors Open Day we visited the old library of Inverpeffray on Sunday 23rd September 2018. This is my film. Seeds in the wind: To play the film … Continue reading Scotland’s oldest free library
‘His views on aesthetics (not often requested) are surprising’
On Saturday 15th September 2018 we visited Blackcraig Bridgehouse which was free to explore thanks to Doors Open Day Scotland. The Bridgehouse, a real curiosity, has been beautifully restored as … Continue reading ‘His views on aesthetics (not often requested) are surprising’
Antiquary Gardens
Alexander McCall Smith sent me some of his poems earlier this year and this was how the envelope was addressed: Alexander McCall Smith is aware of my fascination with Walter … Continue reading Antiquary Gardens