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
Tag: Landscape Architecture
“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”
Melt the bear
A poem from 1999 about a family visit to the National Museum, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. I trained in Landscape Architecture in the University building opposite the museum. Our drawing boards … Continue reading Melt the bear
‘In my post-medical landscape’
Scottish Chapter Prize: EGOs get in the way of being true. I was awarded every award in my post-medical landscape. But awards are not signs to be posted on maps. … Continue reading ‘In my post-medical landscape’