Robins’ nest
In our garden we have robins nesting. They are busy at the moment filling their nest with soft down and moss. Here is a very short film of them in … Continue reading Robins’ nest
Tag: garden birds
A certain friend in uncertain times
Filmed at Craigforth Insurance Campus, Stirling: This film is for Sian. We met as junior doctors in the Department of Medicine for the Elderly [DOME], Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen Credits: [1] … Continue reading A certain friend in uncertain times
‘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
stamped, addressed but unposted
I feel fortunate to be the son of Alan Stuart Gordon and Margaret Mary Scott: To play ‘Stamped, addressed but unposted’ please click here. Music credit: Sympathy Magic by Florence … Continue reading stamped, addressed but unposted
Visiting the garden of scholars
Visiting the garden of scholars: To play this short film please click here. Music credit: Idlewild, playing live on Radio Scotland, Monday 6 October 2025
Whale Cottage
Last week, when I was exploring Sutherland, I had hoped to visit Whale cottage. Alas, I ran out of time. My understanding is that it this delightfully named cottage is … Continue reading Whale Cottage
Flights of ideas
Mossgrove bird table, yesterday, To play this short film, please click here. Music credit: Sandy Denny, Who knows where the time goes Flights of ideas: Robin Hynd, Ali Smith, Alyne … Continue reading Flights of ideas
Sensitive to social geography
Small garden birds, Mossgrove: