BEN CRUACHAN [Search for a Boy]

[16 January 1940] ‘Golden eagle comes to Oban’ before soaring off in the direction of Ben Cruachan. [12 February 1940] ‘Missing from Oban’ since February 10th ‘a rather shy boy … Continue reading BEN CRUACHAN [Search for a Boy]

Houffe cottage

This post is about Houffe Cottage, Stirling which was demolished long ago. I came across this building by chance when looking at a first edition ordnance survey map of this … Continue reading Houffe cottage

Own the moment

Last summer, Big Ted and Peter had a ‘wee adventure’ in Strathbraan, Perthshire. We stayed in Corriemuckloch [Corrymuckloch] by Amulree. Own the moment [a wee film by Peter]: Music credit: … Continue reading Own the moment

A wee adventure in longevity

Last summer Peter and Big Ted visited Strahbraan in Perthshire: Ideally we will be unnoticed then gone: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. … Continue reading A wee adventure in longevity

CLAN HOUSE

I recently asked my mother this: ‘Mum, Recently when watching Suzie Fletcher, the leather restorer, on BBC Repair Shop I found my thoughts returning to childhood when you took us … Continue reading CLAN HOUSE