Chrystal photographs
I am working on a number of posts for Hole Ousia that will explore the lives and work of a father and son. The father was George Chrystal [1851-1911] a … Continue reading Chrystal photographs
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My home toon
How I love its beauty.
boys and girls come out to play
On Sunday 31st May 2026, Mossgrove garden was one of a number of gardens in Bridge of Allan made open for charity. This short film shares some of that afternoon … Continue reading boys and girls come out to play
Edinburgh in 1868
The National Library of Scotland provides a wonderful archive of maps. This perspective by John Sulman is included. It was drawn in 1868 [to view it in more detail please … Continue reading Edinburgh in 1868
Goldsworthy brings the outdoors in
I cannot wait to visit ‘Fifty Years’ by Andy Goldworthy. What follows are some edited excerpts from yesterday’s Scotsman:
the garden moved in the breeze
To play “the garden moved in the breeze” please click here. Music Credit: ‘Idiot’ by Lloyd Cole Mossgrove garden:
Scottish Gardener
With the Covid-19 pandemic and ‘lock down’ I have been retreating into the garden where I need not distance myself from the emerging green shoots of life. I have recently … Continue reading Scottish Gardener