Small Town Living
Small Town Living About thirty years ago, I was on the Thames teaching kayaking. Speeding water buses, river traffic, huge moored barges, the [...]
Victoria Crowe 50 years of painting
Victoria Crowe 50 years of painting Sat 18th May to 13th October 2019 It's all very well sitting in the studio with your [...]
Nick Nairn Cook School and Cedarbank Studio – Port of Menteith
The smell of rosemary and freshly made pizza enveloped me as I walked into Nick Nairn Cook School in the Port of Menteith [...]
Loving The Sea.
The sea shimmers in the morning, catching little puddles of silver. They're the scalloped edges of an invitation. If you're lucky, you'll find [...]
The Great British Oyster
Oysters encapsulate everything which is good about the sea in one little shell. They are a fascinating, their history, their symbolism, their status [...]
Beach Fire
Beach Fire It’s freezing here, and despite my best intentions of aimlessly wandering along the beach, the thought of near frozen toes does [...]
Oysters Galore!
Oysters Galore! Coming from Whitstable and loving seafood kind of goes hand in hand. I’ve recently been involved with the Loch Fyne Oyster [...]
John Muir Trust
John Muir Trust In a former life I used to run an outdoor centre; now I’m an artist who sails. But, on occasion, [...]
Gardening Scotland
Gardening Scotland 3rd – 5th June 2016 I love my garden, and at this time of year, I am getting my plant requirements [...]