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The Scotsman, 6 June 1960: Art in Scotland: EXERCISE IN THE ABSTRACT In opening Helensburgh Art Club’s exhibition in the Victoria Hall, Helensburgh, on Saturday, Mr Maurice Lindsay stated “No … Continue reading ‘We have always to find new ways of seeing things’
The Newbridge Inn was a public house in Newbridge, a suburban village to the west of Edinburgh. It was founded in 1683 and located on the main route from Edinburgh … Continue reading ‘What exactly killed this pub?’
Time passes. Listen. Come closer now. To play this short film, please click here. This film is for Sandy. The Myre, a survivor of everyday Scotland, goes back centuries. It … Continue reading The Winchburgh Special Scavenging Committee
To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Filmed at: Westfield viaduct, West Lothian, on Saturday 26 August 2023. Audio credit: Deborah Levy speaking at … Continue reading Viaduct to be closed.
July 2022: I visited Leadloch farm, not far outside Fauldhouse. As a carbon-capture-venture it is to be planted as a woodland. I was asked for feedback and handed-in this: Since visiting … Continue reading One-third of Scotland
On the 7th July 2022 I visited Grovemount in West Lothian. The visit left me sad. I have chosen not to reveal the exact location out of respect for Robert, … Continue reading Florence
Located in West Calder, West Lothian. The Regal Cinema was opened in 1938. It was designed for pictures and variety. It was equipped with a British Acoustic(BA)sound system. Alterations were … Continue reading The REGAL Cinema
As an NHS doctor I worked in West Lothian for more than five years. I became very fond of the place and the people: where I found everydayness and kindness … Continue reading Boghead