Tag: trees
Magnus Jackson [Photographer, Perth]
I am putting together an account of the life of Magnus Jackson, photographer, Perth. I will share this in due course. The above photograph is of the Jackson studio and … Continue reading Magnus Jackson [Photographer, Perth]
The Capon Tree
Last month we visited the Capon Tree, near Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. To learn more about the survivors of the ancient Jed Forest please click here.
Survivors of the ancient Jed Forest
Next week, when I am in the Scottish Borders with family, I hope to visit these ancient trees: 1859, Ordnance Survey map: Ordnance Survey Book: King of the Woods [as … Continue reading Survivors of the ancient Jed Forest
“a new lease of life”
This was ‘Picture of the Day‘ in yesterday’s Scotsman.
The constant tug
One of the few remaining Lime trees in Bridge of Allan had to be felled. It was badly diseased and more than half of the tree had died back. The … Continue reading The constant tug
Windblown
On Monday evening we were fortunate to be in the audience for Windblown by Karine Polwart at The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. What a wonderful, beautiful, deeply moving performance by Karine … Continue reading Windblown
A kind of poetic essay with songs
We are fortunate to have tickets to see Windblown by Karine Polwart at Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh for Monday 11th August. These are some extracts from yesterday’s Scotsman: