A new generation of gardeners
There was a lovely account of Mertoun House Gardens given in the Scotland on Sunday, 14th March 2021. Here are a few extracts: In the Ordnance Survey book of 1859, … Continue reading A new generation of gardeners
Tag: Scottish Borders
The ladies Reid
Carved into the lintel above the entrance to Bonshaw tower is this religous reminder: SOLI.DEO.HONOR.ET.GLORIA. Bonshaw Tower, a fine 16th century Border tower, survives within a fine garden setting that … Continue reading The ladies Reid
Somewhere on the other side of the afternoon’s horizon
Peter and Sian had a break in the Scottish Borders, September 2020. We stayed in Kelso, at Ednam House. Somewhere on the other side of the afternoon’s horizon: To play … Continue reading Somewhere on the other side of the afternoon’s horizon
Together we are an endless conversation
Filmed at Haughhead, Scottish Borders. Late Autumn 2020. This film is for Sian. Together we are an endless conversation: To play this short film please click here or on the … Continue reading Together we are an endless conversation
‘His solace, his recreation, his enjoyment’
Hector Rose [1826-1872] was Head Gardener at Floors Castle from 1857 to 1868. He was born in Cawdor, the son of a village shoemaker: The early career of Hector Rose … Continue reading ‘His solace, his recreation, his enjoyment’
Where are the notes between the notes?
Esperton Farmhouse, Scottish Borders, late summer 2020. Where are the notes between the notes? To play this short film please click here or on the image above Music credit: Agnes … Continue reading Where are the notes between the notes?
The beginning of wisdom
The Kalemouth Suspension Bridge is in the Scottish Borders. It crosses the River Teviot just above its confluence with the Kale Water. The bridge is is one of the earliest … Continue reading The beginning of wisdom
Perhaps I was history itself
This film is based on faded photographs displayed in the window of the now vacant Radio & Gramophone Co, 9 Canongate, Jedburgh: Perhaps I was time itself: To play this … Continue reading Perhaps I was history itself