Dordogne [family]
Dordogne, August 2026:
Tag: Peter + Sian
Then, on Sunday, it’s Crieff Highland Games
On Sunday we were fortunate to get to Crieff Highland Games where we met with Sian’s Canadian family. It was a lovely day watching highland dancing and competitive sports:Â colourful, … Continue reading Then, on Sunday, it’s Crieff Highland Games
Wheesht to your Omphaloi!
I made this film when we were a young family: To play this short film please click here or on the image above.
Mantel Pieces
This film is based on thoughts put into writing by Hilary Mantel. Mantel Pieces:To play this short film please click here or on the image above Credits: [1] Reith Lecture … Continue reading Mantel Pieces
Solar eclipse [behind clouds]
Yesterday, we set off from Bridge of Allan to try and find a good spot to watch the solar eclipse. My idea was to try and have Stirling Castle in … Continue reading Solar eclipse [behind clouds]
Houses which give character
A number of years ago, for Christmas, I bought Sian from a second-hand bookshop, an old copy of The Face of Scotland. That same Christmas, Sian bought for me, also … Continue reading Houses which give character
Burncastle garden
Yesterday, we were fortunate to be amongst the visitors to Burncastle garden, near Lauder, Berwickshire [Scotland’s Garden Scheme]. Here are a few photographs:
‘Twixt Dee and Don’
I came across this etching in an old copy of Bon Accord, dated 2 July 1903. Aiberdeen was such a happy home for Peter and Sian!