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By Hole Ousia Posted on October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Branklyn Garden

Yesterday I was fortunate to be able to accompany fellow volunteer gardeners on a visit to Branklyn Garden, Perth. The trip had been arranged by Margaret Pollock, Head Gardener for … Continue reading Branklyn Garden

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By Hole Ousia Posted on December 7, 2022March 21, 2023

sandstone unicorn

Bannockburn House Trust was recently gifted a red sandstone unicorn by Prudential. This unicorn had been an ornamental feature in the grounds of Craigforth House, Stirling. The unicorn was listed … Continue reading sandstone unicorn

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By Hole Ousia Posted on September 30, 2022March 22, 2023

pinkle-wonkery

Radical landscape: To play this short film please click here or on the image above, Music credits: [1] Cracker Island – by Gorillaz featuring Thundercat [2] All my friends – by … Continue reading pinkle-wonkery

Categories: History of medicine, Medical humanities, Medical writings, Omphalos films, PhilosophyTags: 2 cultures, 2022, a little bit of activity, a mark in the landscape, activism, Antiquary, Art, Bannockburn House, Boris Johnson, bridge, Bridge of Allan, bridges, clematis, Dr Peter Gordon, Florence, garden, gate, gateways, green man, Hole Ousia, Ian Collins, Identity, Lecture in progress, Little Sparta, Mossgrove, Omphalos, Omphalos films, Peter and Sian, Peter Gordon, pinkle-wonkery, radical landscapes, rebel antiquary, seed-head, Series II, Series II Land Rover, Social maverick, Stirling, Stirling Smith, stude, The Antiquary, the broken clock room, The Gentle Gardener, The Glory of the ride, The Rebel Antiquary, Traffic lights, Vision and Design

By Hole Ousia Posted on August 22, 2022March 22, 2023

amazing the difference a wee shift of stance makes

On the afternoon of Sunday 29th May 2022, as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, Peter and Sian’s garden was open for the charity ARTLINK Scotland: f a m i l … Continue reading amazing the difference a wee shift of stance makes

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