Edinburgh in 1868
The National Library of Scotland provides a wonderful archive of maps. This perspective by John Sulman is included. It was drawn in 1868 [to view it in more detail please … Continue reading Edinburgh in 1868
Tag: Landscape Architecture
The weight of the world
This film begins with the voice of Ella Rae [an old friend of Peter who died many years ago] and ends with the voice of Terry Farrell, architect: To play … Continue reading The weight of the world
Newliston
To play this short film please click here. Filmed at Newliston House, 30th May 2025. Song: Chambermaid by Suzanne Vega [Later with Jools Holland] A few images from Peter and … Continue reading Newliston
Modern Two
To play ‘Modern Two’ please click here or on the image above. This short film is for Ian Hamilton Finlay, who I met at Little Sparta in 1991. This year … Continue reading Modern Two
Not fitting the pattern
This is a post about the mental health debate held at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 6th January 2015. Alexander McCall Smith recently recommended to me this book (appreciating that … Continue reading Not fitting the pattern
Scottish Chapter Prize
EGOs get in the way of life and land. I was awarded every award in my post-medical landscape. But awards are not signs to be posted on maps. Let nature … Continue reading Scottish Chapter Prize
My post-medical landscape
Nearly 30 years ago I was awarded the Scottish Chapter Prize for the best university graduate in Landscape Architecture.
East Princes Street Gardens
This post shares a little of the history of East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. I am indebted to the work of Connie Byrom as published in this book: Connie dedicated … Continue reading East Princes Street Gardens