‘SCOTUS’

John Gibson Scott, my uncle, was known to his fellow university students as ‘SCOTUS’. My uncle died on 7th May 2012. He was a man not without flaws [who is … Continue reading ‘SCOTUS’

A fine view

This lovely story features in the Book of Scottish Anecdote. I was fortunate to spend long periods of my childhood in Argyll. Here I share my memories of spending childhood … Continue reading A fine view

Inishail

One of my first memories is of Inishail, an island of Loch Awe. To a deafening rifle salute the Duke of Argyll was sent out on a boat to be … Continue reading Inishail

immediately, silently, breathlessly

A family photograph taken at the Tower of Glenstrae where I spent my summers. Here I share my memories of spending childhood summers in Argyll. My uncle, John Gibson Scott, … Continue reading immediately, silently, breathlessly