May 4, 2023 | Sketch book
A week alongside the Holloway Road Late last month (April 2023) I hopped on the bus to London. Leaving Hamilton, just south of Glasgow early-ish on Sunday I was in Golders Green, North London by dusk. This is my second trip by National Express Coach (Avanti train...
Oct 30, 2022 | Burrell Collection, Sketch book
Flask on board the 8.01 Carluke to Glasgow Central train I like to think that I always have time for a brew – a tea, coffee, whatever’s going. Either taking some time for a chat with a friend, family, stranger or just chatting to myself. I made a few...
Jul 18, 2022 | Jura, Sketch book, Whisky
It’s been a while since I’ve been on a camping trip with Iain. Long enough to have almost forgotten about the many small biting things that are about at this time of year but very excited by the thought of soaking up Jura’s dramatic landscape...
Sep 16, 2021 | Sketch book, Whisky
Little Flo ‘The Kitchen Table’ is 2021’s theme for the Carluke Jam and Ham Exhibition (online). As I thought about the subject, I realised how much the Kitchen table is the heart of our home and how many stories and relaxed evenings have been spent...
Aug 26, 2021 | Scotland, Sketch book
Roofline of a Victorian School on Westmuir Street, Glasgow A hold up, a queue or a gap in the day’s proceedings are a gift to me – if I remember to take it – or if I have my sketch book to hand. Today was one such gift. A slight delay for my...
Jun 11, 2020 | Lanark Heritage, Lanimer Day, Sketch book, Uncategorized, urban sketching
Roofscapes above the High Street when viewed from inside the Tolbooth. Today, Thursday 11th June 2020, would have been Lanimer Day, a celebration and a week-long town party that has taken place in Lanark since 1892. You can read more about the history of the...
