The Teacuis Notelets

The Antiquary: To play this short film please click here or on the image above A film about a ‘Greek Revival’ cottage, near Fettercairn. Jane Austen: To play this short … Continue reading The Teacuis Notelets

Pianos and Flowers

On the day that I retired from the NHS, after more than 25 years as a doctor, our postwoman delivered a present. It was from Alexander McCall Smith and included … Continue reading Pianos and Flowers

Garden Archaeology

My friend Ian gave me this book. Here are a few passages: This post is dedicated to Chris Currie who wrote this book but died in 1993 before it was … Continue reading Garden Archaeology

Colin

Colin, your daughter recalls how principled you were before your untimely death. I retrace your footsteps -in revealing the wonder – of Scotland’s architecture. And now, I am the principled … Continue reading Colin