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By Hole Ousia Posted on November 15, 2023November 16, 2023

Sheriffmuir Inn

This is Sheriffmuir Inn, as I recall it. Here, my Grumpa took me to visit to Hercules the bear. Here, with my family, I celebrated my 40th birthday. Here, I … Continue reading Sheriffmuir Inn

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By Hole Ousia Posted on October 20, 2023October 29, 2023

Mice nibble away notes!

To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music: Paul Melia: a cover of When love breaks down by Prefab Sprout Headlines: From the Press … Continue reading Mice nibble away notes!

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By Hole Ousia Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

‘He believed there was only one culture’

Sir Edward Victor Appleton (1892 – 1965): The Scotsman, 15 December 1962:

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By Hole Ousia Posted on July 10, 2023

30 years of light

Peter + Sian = light

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