being and becoming in the world
I have been exploring this wonderful collection in the Trove archive: The photographs are by father and son. The father was George Chrystal [1851-1911], Professor of Mathematics at the University … Continue reading The Chrystal family
I recently came across a fascinating account of the life of Dr Francis Maxwell Chrystal [1882-1944], written by James Hamilton, Research Principal for the WS Society. Much of the photographic … Continue reading ‘One of the most brilliant students’
In the Trove archive, I came across the above photograph. It was taken by a photographer for the Scotsman in 1958 and was given this annotation “Old Georgian house at … Continue reading Rose Park, Trinity
How I love its beauty.
EGOs get in the way of life and land. I was awarded every award in my post-medical landscape. But awards are not signs to be posted on maps. Let nature … Continue reading Scottish Chapter Prize
In the Scotsman of last week I read that the University of Edinburgh has made it’s archive open to all [as a work in progress]: I have found myself getting … Continue reading Playfair
How brightly: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. In 2023, Andrew and Rachel both graduated from their respective universities. Music credit ‘This must … Continue reading How brightly
On the last Saturday of March 2023 my son Andrew and his partner Charlotte graduated from the University of Edinburgh. Their degrees were awarded in McEwan Hall: After the graduation … Continue reading BRISTO PORT