BEATON
This poem is for Mrs Beaton who was my S2 English teacher, Firrhill High School, Edinburgh: BEATON. As a young child I learned to write backwards and could sleep standing … Continue reading BEATON
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Firrhill High School
I was a pupil at Firrhill High School from 1979 to 1984. I wish that my memory was better. My recall is not as I would wish. However, I can … Continue reading Firrhill High School
Mrs Beaton
I cannot remember the name of the English teacher that I had in my first year of Secondary School. Clearly, he was quite forgettable. In my second and third year … Continue reading Mrs Beaton
Little Billy
Mar Lodge sits right beside Stirling Castle and shares its majestic view. It was built in 1817 and has a simple, yet pleasing geometry about it. As a house it … Continue reading Little Billy
Miss Kay
I am currently making a film on Miss Christina Kay, teacher, who had in her class Muriel Spark. The film will be called ‘4 Grindlay Street’ as this was where … Continue reading Miss Kay