being and becoming in the world
In one of last Sunday’s papers, I read with interest about a: 4th October 2026, Scotland on Sunday: In this feature article, David Harrower, the playwright of a new stage … Continue reading ‘Of course you want someone like Miss Jean Brodie in your life’
I came across the above photograph in the Trove archive. It was taken by Dr Francis Maxwell Chrystal when he attended the laying of the ‘foundation and memorial stone’ by … Continue reading Usher Hall
In the Trove archive, I recently came across the wonderful photography of Alan Daiches [died 2006]. The above advertisement page is from The Scotsman, 11 October 1969. Here are some … Continue reading The Seeing Eye: Alan Daiches
From the ‘top deck’ of the No 16 bus from Colinton, heading towards the Usher Hall [for a postponed concert by Belle & Sebastian] our bus stopped by the CAMEO … Continue reading CAMEO
We were fortunate to have tickets to hear Lloyd Cole on Saturday at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh. Like me Lloyd Cole is now grey-haired and somewhat tubbier, but his voice … Continue reading Lloyd Cole
From the ‘top deck’ of the No 16 bus from Colinton, heading towards the Usher Hall [for a postponed concert by Belle & Sebastian] our bus stopped by the CAMEO … Continue reading CAMEO
Last night we were at the Belle and Sebastian concert in the Usher Hall, Edinburgh. What wonderful songs from a great band. A special night.