Last Sunday we were in Edinburgh to meet a cousin of my mother’s but having arrived early had some time to wander. Twenty five years earlier, one of my first … Continue reading “Just doing, speaking, writing . . . “
I was saddened to read in today’s Scotsman that NVA’s plan to turn neglected Peter’s Seminary, Cardross, into a cultural venue have collapsed: I visited St Peter’s Seminary on the … Continue reading Fate of Scotland’s ‘Modern Ruin’ uncertain
Almost a decade ago, one of the advisors to the Scottish Government on prescribing of antidepressants stated that it was the general public and their “distaste” for antidepressants that were … Continue reading “Villains and Demonisers”
I was delighted to see the Perth poet William Soutar on the front page of the Scotsman of 4th January 2018. Ajay Close is correct, William Soutar has a most rightful place in … Continue reading The poetic genius written out of Scottish history
This is my reply to a blog that was posted in the Holyrood Magazine: Thursday 13th July 2017 Dear Tom, I read the blog post titled ‘Official Interference’ written by … Continue reading ‘Official Interference’
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Nuces philosphicae – the study of the philosophy of words. This film was inspired by the 200th anniversary of the Scotsman newspaper on the 25th January 2017. As a child … Continue reading When you say I like biscuits (nuces philosophicae)
The “Care Standards for Older people in Hospital”, which replace the previous 13 year old standards, were published this month. As a doctor working in NHS Scotland whose work for twenty … Continue reading Promises to listen to our elders
It was reported this week that “bonuses for senior doctors” in NHS Scotland is on “the rise”: This reminded me of a range of views expressed after I offered my … Continue reading “Bonuses for senior doctors rise”