of absence and presence
In 1855, Duncan Brown, Janitor for the Glasgow School of Art and pioneering amateur photographer, took a photograph of five men and two boys in a garden . . . … Continue reading of absence and presence
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K13
HMS K13, a steam-powered submarine, was built at Fairfield Shipbuilders, Glasgow, and launched on the 11th November 1916. 29 January 1917, whilst on sea trials in Gareloch , there was … Continue reading K13
To call a spade a spade
In primary school I was considered to be a backward scholar who exhibited ‘no pace’ to learning. In particular I struggled with language and routinely talked about myself in the … Continue reading To call a spade a spade
‘There’s this shadow beside him in the painting’
Apart from the closinq quote – which is from Peter Pan – the passages below are all from MAYFLIES by Andrew O’Hagan:
Published
Sian keeps reminding that I need to make more clear [a priori set out] the context of my thoughts! This film is based on the first Edinburgh home of Allan … Continue reading Published
Glenfruin School house
I visited Glenfruin School House last week. It is currently for sale. The artist, Gregor Ian Smith, was it’s last lived occupant.
EPHEMERON [Fig. I]
How would you share what matters to you about your closest friend ? If your best friend was represented as Figure I., and in a Text book, what would you … Continue reading EPHEMERON [Fig. I]
Dare to be Wise
Malcolm Allan of Coneyhill, Bridge of Allan.
Farewell
Stirling Observer, Wednesday, 21st October 2020:
‘Change is coming’
As reported in the Scotsman, 20 October 2020: Along with this Editorial:
‘Martin Laird doesn’t do social media’
As reported in Scotland on Sunday, 18 October 2020.