being and becoming in the world
Sir John Steell, RSA (1804–1891) was a Scottish sculptor. He modelled many of the leading figures of Scottish history and culture, and is best known for a number of sculptures … Continue reading Sculptor at work [in his Studio]
To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music credit: James Ross for ‘Chasing the Sun’ and ‘Beyond the Strath‘ AI: interpretations of some images
Hae a guid Burns nicht! Some of my short films on Rabbie Burns: Tam o’Shanter: Turn again, thou Fair Eliza: I dinner’d wi’ a Lord: To write in the dialect … Continue reading Burns nicht
Short films on Robert Fergusson [1750-1774]: [to play each film please click on relevant image} Upon yer whunstane hearts: Worry undone: Crichton’s Close:
The Poet’s House, Burngrains, Alvah, Banffshire. “The black and white photograph shows a two storeyed nineteenth century house with dormer windows to the front. The house is built of stone … Continue reading The Poet’s House
Hae a guid Burns nicht! Some of my short films on Rabbie Burns: Tam o’Shanter: Turn again, thou Fair Eliza: I dinner’d wi’ a Lord: To write in the dialect … Continue reading Burns nicht
9 January 1896, Southern Reporter: Robert Burns [1844-1896]:
Reverend Charles Roger, Bridge of Allan, met the youngest sister of Rabbie Burns. In his 1853 book “The Modern Scottish Minstrel” Roger’s records: “Having selected the Minstrels to be introduced, … Continue reading Youngest sister of Rabbie Burns