‘a valuable acquisition’
The above photograph is of the original Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. In 1936 a new hospital was opened at Foresterhill and the old hospital became known as Woolmanhill. I did some … Continue reading ‘a valuable acquisition’
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“Lodged the shot in the said Gordon’s Head, of which he is since dead”
Caledonian Mercury, 26 March 1753: Kentish Weekly Post, Saturday 31 March 1753:
The richness of Doric
The quote is from yesterday’s Scotsman. The image is of Gauch farm, Cabrach.
a vulgar eloquence
words from Hame featured image Gauch, Cabrach.
Who cares?
words from Hame graphic by Peter. [photograph of Gauch farmhouse, Cabrach. It was cut-in-two to make was for the Baler]
Correction Wynd
This film is partly based on serendipity. To play this short film please click here. The two key locations are: (1) Correction Wynd, Aberdeen (2) Gauch farm, Cabrach, Aberdeenshire. Music … Continue reading Correction Wynd
Gauch farm, Cabrach
This farm is called “Gauch” (phonetic pronunciation is ‘Jaach’) For centuries this was the homestead of generations of “Peter Gordons”. God Forbid! A family though that is unrelated to me. I did … Continue reading Gauch farm, Cabrach