Overcame his fear to work selflessly for the ill

Donald was a man with a vision for holistic health care with a tireless energy and a passionate love for the African people. Donald Brownlie was raised in his family home “the Laurels” … Continue reading Overcame his fear to work selflessly for the ill

‘SCOTUS’

John Gibson Scott, my uncle, was known to his fellow university students as ‘SCOTUS’. My uncle died on 7th May 2012. He was a man not without flaws [who is … Continue reading ‘SCOTUS’

a layer in the background

When young, I always felt in the background. I was painfully shy. Summer 1987: My uncle John helped me buy a flat that overlooked the Beechgrove gardens. From my window … Continue reading a layer in the background

The matoke eaters

When I worked in Kampala I was fed by local families. They were ever so kind to me. Every day we eat matoke (green bananas) – it was delicious. This … Continue reading The matoke eaters