Tag: Nan Shepherd
Nyūmon
The nyūmon plays a dual role, both defining the boundaries of space and inviting visitors in. The word has been used by many Japanese writers for what we call “introductions”. … Continue reading Nyūmon
Stravaiging need not be lonely
On Monday I was driving nowhere in particular [it is often better than driving somewhere]. Hale Bopp was with me: stravaiging need not be lonely. We came across this gate … Continue reading Stravaiging need not be lonely
In search of lost time
A film about Robert Scott, Robert Scott Moncrieff, Walter Scott, Henry Raeburn, Marcel Proust and a left-behind gateway that brings them all to auld Fossoway. This film is for my … Continue reading In search of lost time
an umbilical cord
We all try our wee best. Objectivity is a shared determination to reach towards distant skies. This is why exploring minds will always matter! Hole Ousia cannot offer an overarching “understanding” … Continue reading an umbilical cord
Hame
So you think you know what it is to be Scottish? Well, read ‘Hame’ by Annalena MacAfee. It is a lovely book. This is my “Review”:
Being part of something larger than ourselves
I feel most fortunate that I have been given the opportunity to help as a volunteer for Green Routes. This charity is based in the old walled garden of Gartmore House. … Continue reading Being part of something larger than ourselves
The little things that count
From the Tower of Glenstrae, Granny used to take her grandchildren to Stronmilchan for picnics:
Stronmilchan
From the Tower of Glenstrae, Granny used to take her grandchildren to Stronmilchan for picnics:
Musing in the mountains
“The Living Mountain” is a wonderful book. It has its own naturalistic style. This Scotland on Sunday review of a recently published biography of Nan Shepherd encouraged me to order … Continue reading Musing in the mountains
