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By Hole Ousia Posted on August 31, 2022March 22, 2023

The constant tug between nature and civilisation

Filmed in the garden of Bannockburn House. The constant tug between nature and civilisation: To play this short film please click here. Music credit: My Body is a cage – … Continue reading The constant tug between nature and civilisation

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By Hole Ousia Posted on August 31, 2022March 22, 2023

Keeps us on our toes

I am fortunate to be one of the volunteers on the gardening team for Bannockburn House. My friend Sam is also a volunteer. It is great to be part of … Continue reading Keeps us on our toes

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By Hole Ousia Posted on August 20, 2021December 18, 2023

somewhere only we know

My grandfather, Rab Scott, was an orchardman. Rab was well known across Scotland. He drove a Series I Land Rover. I loved my grandfather. He was like a father to … Continue reading somewhere only we know

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