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By Hole Ousia Posted on February 10, 2022March 20, 2023

‘Find a beautiful song’ [she said]

Today we had a walk by the River Allan by the ‘Darn road’. We were joined by my younger sister and her dog Ruaridh. I made this wee film based … Continue reading ‘Find a beautiful song’ [she said]

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By Hole Ousia Posted on July 12, 2021March 9, 2023

[in its ending] Scotland Street Station

Three short films of an old railway tunnel in the centre of Edinburgh: Due North [in its ending: Scotland Street Station]: Smash out into the sunshine [in its ending: Scotland … Continue reading [in its ending] Scotland Street Station

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By Hole Ousia Posted on December 4, 2020March 6, 2023

For my mum and dad

Please click on each image to play each short film on Edinburgh. These films are for my mum and dad. Mrs Picken, an elderly widow, who day after day, year … Continue reading For my mum and dad

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