Glorious evening of music from @scomusic.bsky.social to brighten a wet night in Dunoon. Joyous interplay between bassoon soloist Cerys Ambrose-Evans, Andrew Manze and SCO. Rare pleasure to hear two Swedish works, introducing me to lyrical Larsson; Alfven shepherdesses’ dance encore added final fizz

Recently visited Millport for the first time. Step back in time (esp Ritz Cafe with jukebox). Some of its trees here…

Looking right back at you! Glorious afternoon crossing to Hunter’s Quay with view of Kilcreggan and Loch Long

And another gloriously sunny day with the view of Kilcreggan and the entrance to Loch Long from the ferry

@n-t-s.bsky.social Hill House in Helensburgh today (6 miles along the 56th parallel from home, or rather, 56 miles by road) for the wee boys to explore the wonders of #CharlesRennieMackintosh the Box and the purple crocus

Today’s view from 56 degrees north. Bliadhna Mhath Ùr 🥳!

As #NotreDame reopens I recall treasured memories of sitting 15 years ago in the organ loft with Jean-Pierre Leguay (not my photos but these give the impression): an unassuming but brilliant man in service of his music. He and his wife (& amanuensis) were such lovely company too

#NotreDame reopening reminds me of the ethereal privilege of sitting with Jean-Pierre Leguay in the organ loft 15 years ago. (Not my photos but you get the picture!) Hugely gifted yet unassuming: I shall always treasure the memories of worship there, his musicianship and his & his wife’s company

Using our world map tablecloth so the Posada can head towards Bethlehem #Posada #Advent

It passed by the house the other day as I was WFH. Quite imposing