being and becoming in the world
Recently, when on a wee adventure in Perthshire, I stopped in Kenmore for an ice-cream. I parked by the old church where I came across this intriguing tombstone: This tombstone … Continue reading The Maharajah and Loch Kennard
This short film is for Harriet. Yesterday I visited her grave. At the end of May we visited Newliston House and gardens. What a beautiful house it is and the … Continue reading Harriet
Last month Peter and Big Ted visited the auld fairms of Pitleoch. Here is a scrapbook of oor adventure. Spring 1842: New Year 1850: Summer 1864: There is a range … Continue reading A wee adventure in longevity [by a ‘transitional object’]
Last month, 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 Corriemuckloch
This short film is for Harriet. Yesterday I visited her grave. At the end of May we visited Newliston House and gardens. What a beautiful house it is and the … Continue reading ‘Delightfully naïve and charming’
The last day of January 1948. Yer faither wis a projectionist. The night before you drowned ‘ten people fainted’ in the Regal Cinema: the showing of the ‘Birth of a … Continue reading Yer faither wis a projectionist
Mary, wee Mary we met at Darngavel in our secret shape of time. Thank you for being my sister. I am occasionally asked: ‘Why do you visit so many ruins?’ … Continue reading Wee Mary
Filmed on Blairforkie Drive, Bridge of Allan, 3rd April 2025. This film is for George Mclennan and his family. *Please note: this film deals with infant mortality and so is … Continue reading my little presence