being and becoming in the world
William Ramsay, Scottish scientist: William Ramsay, on his childhood: Our etymological dictionary begins: But this, of course, is a generalisation as William Ramsay reveals: William Ramsay reminds us that the … Continue reading A tube or twa of impure NEON
These are my gardening shoes! They have been well used but now too leaky to be of any use and are finally in the bin!
The following account of Alexander Walker [1819-1905] is based on material kindly shared in the Glenbuchat Heritage Archive. It is important to fully acknowledge all credit to this wonderful archive. … Continue reading Site of Core Stanes
Patrick Neill, [1776-1851], was one of Edinburgh’s ‘Modern Athenians’. Today his name is hardly known. His tombstone in Warriston records that he was ‘distinguished for Literature, Science, Patriotism, Benevolence, and … Continue reading Patrick’s garden
This film follows the ideas and creativity of Patrick Geddes [1854-1932] The making of the future: To play this short film please click here or on the image above A … Continue reading The making of the future
In this piece, published in the Scotsman, 16 February 2021, Professor Graham Watt argues why ‘science can only take us so far in medicine’:
I made this short film nearly 5 years ago. It was filmed at Dunmore walled garden and the auld Stirling Bridge. Epitome of current medical literature: To play this film … Continue reading What may be considered as ‘medical literature’?
I have just read “Stories We Tell Ourselves” by Richard Holloway. In posts to follow, I will share some of the Richard’s writings from this book, which are thoughtful, honest, … Continue reading Stories We Tell Ourselves