Finn Russell
Finn Russell is a Bridge of Allan boy! My grandfather, Rab Scott, was the first Captain of Bridge of Allan Rugby Club.
Tag: Rugby
even if the earth shakes
A family visit to Rome, March 2023. love STRONG: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music credit: Love Strong – Warmduscher
love STRONG
A family visit to Rome, March 2023. love STRONG: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music credit: Love Strong – Warmduscher
Among big men, he was a giant
Doddie Weir’s last Murrayfield appearance was on 13th November 2022. With family by his side he brought the rugby ball onto the pitch for the team. The Murrayfield roar that … Continue reading Among big men, he was a giant
This exciting weekend
This wee film is about last weekend: To watch this film please click here or on the image above. Music Credit: The Community of Hope – by P J Harvey … Continue reading This exciting weekend
Narratives that shaped the match
We were fortunate to be able to travel to Cardiff this weekend to watch Scotland play Wales in the Six Nations Championship. Wales defeated Scotland 20-17 at the Principality Stadium. … Continue reading Narratives that shaped the match
Drop of Glory
Rab Scott [1905-1979] was an orchardman in Bridge of Allan. Blossom mattered to him. Rab Scott was my grandfather. In the picture below, taken at Drumdruils, he stands shoulder-to-shoulder with … Continue reading Drop of Glory
Stitched-in-together
Last Saturday, at Twickenham, Scotland played England in the 150th test. Stuart Hogg was the captain for Scotland and his shirt was embroidered with the the name of Francis Moncrieff … Continue reading Stitched-in-together