being and becoming in the world
[16 January 1940] ‘Golden eagle comes to Oban’ before soaring off in the direction of Ben Cruachan. [12 February 1940] ‘Missing from Oban’ since February 10th ‘a rather shy boy … Continue reading BEN CRUACHAN [Search for a Boy]
Last week I spent a few days exploring with Big Ted. We visited Glen Tilt, Glen Lyon and Glen Orchy. We stayed in Dalmally where I wrote a few poems. … Continue reading ‘It’s the adventurous who are shy’
In researching the history of Craigforth House, Stirling, I came across some of the story of Niall D Campbell, 1872-1949, 10th Duke of Argyll. His mother Janey Sevilla Callander was … Continue reading Niall Diarmid Campbell, 10th Duke of Argyll
Barran croft, Dalmally, Argyll: 1870 Ordnance Survey map: 9 June 1881, Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser: 30 July 1881, Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser: 3 August 1907, The Scotsman: Undated:
This unidentified and undated photograph is from the Trove archive. From the Tower of Glenstrae, Lochawe, my Granny used to take me in her mustard coloured Morris Traveller for picnics … Continue reading Falls of Orchy
In January 2018 I put together a short post on Badnaiska house, a ruin that sits above Loch Awe. I have since found more in the archives about its former … Continue reading Earl and the Girl
My uncle, John Gibson Scott, once owned Tower of Glenstrae in Argyll. The house was looked after by his mother (my Granny). The Tower has a wonderful view of Kilchurn … Continue reading 11.18
Miss Kate Munro, self-appointed caretaker of Kilchurn castle: