being and becoming in the world
This film is a poetic journey that seeks to ‘advance deeper into the unknown country’. From Seaton Park to the river Spey: this film is about finding love and realising … Continue reading Do you remember your first kiss? Where were you at the time?
When I moved to Aberdeen in 1985 to study Medicine the first poster that I bought was from Aberdeen Art Gallery. It was this wonderful painting ‘Brother and sister’ painted … Continue reading A force of nature
In Chapter Three of The Quarry Wood by Nan Shepherd you will find a delightful family conversation about the northern lights, the aurora borealis: Footnote: The above painting is of … Continue reading Arory-bory-Alice
When young, I always felt in the background. I was painfully shy. Summer 1987: My uncle John helped me buy a flat that overlooked the Beechgrove gardens. From my window … Continue reading a layer in the background
I started as a medical student in Aberdeen in late summer of 1985, and for the next 3 years (until my father bought me an old car), I used STAGECOACH … Continue reading ‘Get your new colour brochure now!’
Aldbar castle, south of Brechin was demolished in 1965. To play my short film on Aldbar castle and estate, please click on the image below: A rain-faded notice pinned upon … Continue reading Aldbar Castle
Seaton valley is beautiful. It is a quietly special place where ‘Nature’ reclaims antiquity: The Den o’ Albar is beautiful. It is a quiet place where ‘Antiquity’ reclaims nature:
The ‘Lecture in Progress’ sign that features in this film was only illuminated whilst we, as medical students, waited outside the Anatomy Department of Marischal College, Aberdeen. Lecture in Progress: … Continue reading Lecture in progress