Category Archives: Scotland

“In falling seeds of rain”*

For the past couple of weeks, we have been pottering through Scotland, from south to north, enjoying hairy Highland ‘coos’ and plenty of tartan. There’s barely a real Highland cow to be seen, though – just a multitude of the … Continue reading

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Ghosts of Christmas Past

At last, the sun has finally decided to herald in the spring and the streets of Adelaide are carpeted in deep violet jacaranda flowers. I am suddenly, and belatedly, aware that it is already December, and Christmas is but a … Continue reading

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Snapshots of Scotland

It must be thirty years since I last visited Scotland, land of lochs, Highland cattle and kilts. It was a Christmas with friends on the Isle of Skye that ended in tears when we were unceremoniously evicted on New Year’s … Continue reading

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