‘A dour solid building’
In the Trove Scotland archive I came across this photograph of 52 West Port, Edinburgh. The stare of the unknown passer-by and the ghost sign: FIRE STATION, left me wanting … Continue reading ‘A dour solid building’
Tag: WWI
Riskamain
The farm of Riskamain, in the hills above Latheronwheel, Caithness, was abandoned long ago. In recent years the roof has finally given in. Ordnance Survey map, 1871 [the spelling variations … Continue reading Riskamain
Oswald was a Saintly King
WILLIAM, ALEX and ROBERT In Bernstein’s ‘Tri-Tone’- there is such vibrance. In Oswald Bates’ Library – you are missing. Pagan Kings of Mercia. Doctors of sadness, footnotes and forget-me-nots. Bernstein’s … Continue reading Oswald was a Saintly King
In the Science Room is a Driving Clock
Peering into the abstract distance, William asked his faither – ‘is your main interest light?’ They were in the Science Room, looking through a telescope with a mechanical driving-clock and … Continue reading In the Science Room is a Driving Clock
Cosy cottage
Cosy cottage, Blairforkie Drive, Bridge of Allan, was demolished in 1967. Today, it is where visitors to Bridge of Allan often sit whilst eating an ice-cream or fish and chips … Continue reading Cosy cottage
Hope for me
Less than a lifetime ago, there was once a small mining village in south Lanarkshire called Haywood, known as High Wood by the locals. At one time, it was a … Continue reading Hope for me
Scottish village doomed
Less than a lifetime ago, there was once a small mining village in south Lanarkshire called Haywood, known as High Wood by the locals. At one time, it was a … Continue reading Scottish village doomed
They fell for us
These short films by Peter recall those who fell for us in War [please click on each image to play a different short film]. Between two black lines in the … Continue reading They fell for us