Hame for music-making
The Herald, 28 January 2026: It has taken more than a decade of campaigning, planning and fundraising to secure the future of one of Edinburgh’s most prominent landmarks. But now … Continue reading Hame for music-making
Tag: Rebel antiquary
Lost on the Perthshire Hills
The following, terribly sad newspaper account, is from January 1898. On my next wee adventure I intend to visit Glen Lyon and on the bridge to Dalchiorlich will chalk a … Continue reading Lost on the Perthshire Hills
Garva bridge
The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 3 August 1934: This was filmed at Garva bridge in November 2021: Transitional objects [Garva bridge]:
David Bowie
The following short films are ‘Black Star Productions’. The first film was made in the days immediately following David Bowie’s death: A wee space in the whole of time: A … Continue reading David Bowie
a sum and a story
To play this short film please click here. Credits: Moving Image Archive and Edwyn Collins singing ‘The heart is a foolish little thing’
To find a way to what’s out there
My 1959 Series II Land Rover has been dismantled ahead of essential work: the replacement of the chassis and new brakes. I am grateful to Strathearn Engineering for the work … Continue reading To find a way to what’s out there
Tom Gale’s box
Sian asked me what I might like for my birthday? After a little thought, I suggested a box for my new ink-stamps: On my birthday I opened up a present … Continue reading Tom Gale’s box