Stories, photographs and memories of places, people and moments in life.
Fighting Tootache with Hammer and Nails
Years ago, when there was no television or radio, people on the Scottish Isle of Islay, as elsewhere, spent their evenings in an entirely different way. The older people would
Years ago, when there was no television or radio, people on the Scottish Isle of Islay, as elsewhere, spent their evenings in an entirely different way. The older people would tell tales, while the younger ones listened, often breathless and sometimes scared to death. Those were the days when superstition
A Childhood Dream, Living Near a Lighthouse
It was a childhood dream of mine to live near a lighthouse. These majestic beacons along our shores, guiding seafarers safely across the waters, have always held a certain magic.
It was a childhood dream of mine to live near a lighthouse. These majestic beacons along our shores, guiding seafarers safely across the waters, have always held a certain magic. And a little drama, too. When our family moved across the sea to an island off the west coast of
Exploring the Historic Lighthouses of Islay, Scotland
Islay Lighthouses: History, Coastal Walks and Historic Landmarks
Islay Lighthouses: History, Coastal Walks and Historic Landmarks