‘Hill of the Resurrection’
On the south bank of the sea loch that is Loch Fyne, above Newton Bay, is a small summit known in Gaelic as: Tradition (little more than oral recall) has … Continue reading ‘Hill of the Resurrection’
Tag: Tower of Glenstrae
Inishail
One of my first memories is of Inishail, an island of Loch Awe. To a deafening rifle salute the Duke of Argyll was sent out on a boat to be … Continue reading Inishail
immediately, silently, breathlessly
A family photograph taken at the Tower of Glenstrae where I spent my summers. Here I share my memories of spending childhood summers in Argyll. My uncle, John Gibson Scott, … Continue reading immediately, silently, breathlessly
The Kist
The Kist: To play this short film please click here or on the image above This film is for Mrs Palmer. Mrs Palmer, a large woman from England, had fled … Continue reading The Kist
Argyll
I was most fortunate that throughout my childhood I was able to spend the summer months in Argyll. My uncle, John Gibson Scott, had a cottage high above the shores … Continue reading Argyll
Stronmilchan
From the Tower of Glenstrae, Granny used to take her grandchildren to Stronmilchan for picnics: The little things that count [Stronmilchan]: To play my short film on Stronmilchan please … Continue reading Stronmilchan