UPROOTED
I have been exploring the archives of the Glasgow School of Art. In doing so I have come across an uncelbrated pioneer photographer. Duncan Brown [1819-1897] was a pioneer amateur … Continue reading UPROOTED
Tag: Renfrewshire
In the middle of the Yew
My fascination with Yew trees has neither a beginning nor an end.
t e m p l e
[Castle S E M P L E] Today I visited a “temple”. It now a ruinous shell. It has out-survived it’s castle and all that ever grew in the castle’s … Continue reading t e m p l e
700 year old layering Yew
This Yew tree still grows at Craigend. It is understood to be one of the largest Yews in Scotland.
Never again will a single story be told . . .
The life and times of Craigends, Houston, Renfrewshire, Scotland. With thanks to John Berger, Virginia Woolf [and Mrs Dalloway] Music Credit: ‘After Life’ by Pictish Trail (from BBC Scotland Quay … Continue reading Never again will a single story be told . . .
“An atmosphere of calm boredom”
For my birthday my wife bought me the Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire edition of the “Buildings of Scotland”. I was interested to come across this description of Carstairs State Hospital: In … Continue reading “An atmosphere of calm boredom”
Ruins: by a ‘modern ruin’
Mavisbank: Hatton House: Gladney House: Temple of Decision: Gartincaber: Rossie Castle: Auchtavan, Glen Fearder: Barnbarroch House: Meigle steading: Jerah: Straid, Comrie: Bishopfauld, Comrie: Edmonstone Estate, Edinburgh: Amisfield Estate: Kennetpans: The … Continue reading Ruins: by a ‘modern ruin’