My post-medical landscape
Nearly 30 years ago I was awarded the Scottish Chapter Prize for the best university graduate in Landscape Architecture.
Tag: 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
West Princes Street Gardens
This post shares a little of the history of West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. I am indebted to the work of Connie Byrom as published in this book: Connie dedicated … Continue reading West Princes Street Gardens
“Just doing, speaking, writing . . . “
Last Sunday we were in Edinburgh to meet a cousin of my mother’s but having arrived early had some time to wander. Twenty five years earlier, one of my first … Continue reading “Just doing, speaking, writing . . . “
Garden Archaeology
My friend Ian gave me this book. Here are a few passages: This post is dedicated to Chris Currie who wrote this book but died in 1993 before it was … Continue reading Garden Archaeology
Hermits and Termits
Hermits and Termits was looking splendid on Monday morning last. It has had a braw makeover. Since my training in Landscape Architecture this auld hoose has held my fascination. It … Continue reading Hermits and Termits
“An atmosphere of calm boredom”
For my birthday my wife bought me the Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire edition of the “Buildings of Scotland”. I was interested to come across this description of Carstairs State Hospital:In 1993 … Continue reading “An atmosphere of calm boredom”