being and becoming in the world
I have always been fascinated by gates and gateways. My Granny often used to take me to Braid burn valley in Edinburgh. Here I paddled in the burn, tried to … Continue reading ‘Now form the entrance to Braid valley’
travelling North – I found the old road had been bypassed, and the new road was a series of roundabouts. [a tear in my eye] travelling North – I revisited … Continue reading [a tear in my eye]
Drove Hill, Campsie Fells [as described in the Ordnance Survey Book, 1854]: “A small projecting brow on the northern ascent of ‘Lecket Hill’, having a large whinstone called the ‘Gray … Continue reading ‘a very curious curve between the two Drove Gates’
In May of each year classic cars arrive in Bridge of Allan to share their beauty. I like to record the arrival of these auld cars to our village. This … Continue reading halfway
A rain-faded note pinned upon a gate – the Den o’ Aldbar – I nearly jumped. Summers passed, bridges crossed: Spey, Deveron, Don and Dee. Then the May to my … Continue reading Invermay
To play this short film please click here. Filmed at old Lecropt churchyard Music credit: The Windows of the World – as sung by Karine Polwart in the Perth Concert … Continue reading Let the sunshine through
On Monday, St David’s Day, I went on a local adventure with Big Ted. Here is a ‘scrapbook’ of our day:
To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music credit: Iona Fyfe – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Recital 2018 (third year) This film starts with … Continue reading Open every day except Sunday