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
Tag: Renfrewshire
Wander into the woods [reserved for teddy bears etc . . .]
Duncryne hill, by Gartocharn is known locally as the Dumpling, is a tiny hill of only 465 feet above sea level: “However the very short ascent gives a reward out … Continue reading Wander into the woods [reserved for teddy bears etc . . .]
“When Harry met Mary under the Yew tree”
It has been romantically recalled [in folklore] that Lord Darnley and Mary Queen of Scots were betrothed under an ancient yew tree in the grounds of Crookston Castle, Renfrewshire. This … Continue reading “When Harry met Mary under the Yew tree”
700 year old layering Yew
This Yew tree still grows at Craigends. It is understood to be one of the largest Yews in Scotland. Never again will a single story be told: To play this … Continue reading 700 year old layering Yew
Never again will a single story be told . . .
The life and times of Craigends, Houston, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Never again will a single story be told: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. … Continue reading Never again will a single story be told . . .
Where the world’s youth met
On Sunday 28th January 2018 I visited the Sailors’ Orphanage, Balrossie, Kilmalcolm. In 1935 it became a Training Camp for the Boys Brigade “where the world’s youth” met. To play … Continue reading Where the world’s youth met
‘The only triangular Classical house in Britain’
Walkinshaw, Robert Adam’s late 18th century mansion house was demolished in 1927. All that remains are the crumbling footings of its stables. The house was sited not far from the … Continue reading ‘The only triangular Classical house in Britain’
Where the world’s youth meets
On Sunday 28th January 2018 I visited the Sailors’ Orphanage, Balrossie, Kilmalcolm. In 1935 it became a Training Camp for the Boys Brigade “where the world’s youth” met. To play … Continue reading Where the world’s youth meets