People
Tom Weir | Songs of Mingulay
December is perhaps not the best time of year to visit Scotland’s islands, but Tom Weir was never one to turn down an adventure! Here is the report he wrote […]
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John Barrowman | Coming Home
Despite numerous work commitments on both sides of the Atlantic, the busy man has little problem finding the time to return to Scotland. The entertainer was born – and initially […]
People
Tom Weir | The Border Walk
In November, 1975,Tom Weir walked the brand-new 60-mile route across the Kills, roughly along the track of the current Sir Walter Scott Way… ONE thing my wife and I […]
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Tom Weir | Two Lucky People
In October of 1975 Tom Weir had some words of inspiration for old friend, and former RSPB Director, George Waterston OBE How would Waterston or Purchon Like a bird […]
Islands
Tom Weir | Jura In The Sun
Tom took a holiday in September 1975 to the Isle of Jura to catch the last of the summer sunshine and catch up with the crofters . . . In […]
Interviews
Midge Ure | Home Is Where The Heart Is
The breath-taking view from Midge Ure’s house, of the lush, green countryside and rolling hills surrounding Bath, couldn’t be further from the harsh tenement life on the outskirts of Glasgow […]
People
Masterchef in the Making
If thirteen-year-old Heather Nisbet is ever asked to help with the school dinners at Mackie Academy, there would be cause to rejoice. Because she has the skill to make it […]
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Tom Weir | New Friends for the Cairngorms
In August, 1975, Tom explored the Cairngorms with some young hiking recruits and rediscovered his love of the area through their eyes . . . The resilience of 12-year-olds is […]
Interviews
Jackie Stewart | Flying Scotsman
Few people really deserve the title “legend”. But if anyone does, it’s three-times Formula One ace Sir Jackie Stewart. Moments like this don’t come along every day. To remind a […]
People
Tom Weir | Blackcock Ritual, A Shepherd’s Life and Cat’s Company
In July, 1975, Tom camped out in Glen Lyon, learned that sheep are not quite as stupid as he thought, accompanied a cat down the Loch Insh road, and heard […]
