Let the anchor go
These short films by Peter are about individual islands [please click on each image to play a different short film]: Eilean nam Faoileag: Linga Isle [venturing on the voe]: Eilean … Continue reading Let the anchor go
Tag: Lismore
Glen Creran gardener
I recently came across this photograph of a Victorian gardener who worked in Glen Creran, Argyll. The photograph was annotated with the name of the gardener: Peter Rankin. To me … Continue reading Glen Creran gardener
St Columba’s Yew
The poet Tomas Tranströmer:The following account of St. Columba`s Yew on the island of Bernera was written by Paul Greenwood: “Bernera is a tiny tidal isle to the north of … Continue reading St Columba’s Yew
Auld Lang Syne
Last Thursday we were lucky enough to be in the audience of Mairi Campbell who was performing Auld Lang Syne at the Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling. It was most special … Continue reading Auld Lang Syne
The Great Garden
We are just home from a wonderful short-break at Kinlochlaich Gardens, Argyll. Both Peter and Sian are keen gardeners. We visited the island of Lismore taking the ferry from Port … Continue reading The Great Garden
Omphalos
A film about McCaig’s unfinished tower above Oban: a “southern elsewhere” that has become iconic for Oban. McCaig’s Tower, Oban: To play this short film please click here or on the … Continue reading Omphalos