Bach writes and prepares for his Saint Matthew Passion. Finished reading just in time for the Dunedin Consort performance on Friday.

Today's find at Oxfam:

First half or so was a fascinating account of education just before printed books made their mark - particularly given speculation we may be entering a post-literate age. Later on covers more familiar territory of the King's "great matter" and More's preparations for death.

#Edinburgh, 1801 and 1825 courtsey of the Irish Turners and the National Gallery.

Just back from my favourite bookshop…..

Looking towards #England. Sunrise, #ChristmasEve

Sunday afternoon listening…..

Long term car park, Edinburgh airport, 4:45 AM, planes in the distance: it's at moments like these you realise how little hope there is.

St Albans, home to post boxes topped with knitted pigs, and a far older shrine.

Glaswegian meets exiled Florentine. Beautifully done and handsome book. #Dante

Started this yesterday - which isn't bad timing I guess. So far, very readable.

Another year, another #ScotBudget

Just over 48 hours to #ScotBudget. Useful purple squeezie ball….

The first book tree of #Advent, at Newhailes House yesterday (ok a bit early)

An enjoyable and informative read, it wears its “textbook” origins lightly and often is the better for them. On the whole well written and straightforward.

This year’s #Advent book. I don’t read much poetry (something wrong with my brain), but I enjoy Herbert and I like the poem plus explanation format of these books (helps deal with defective brain).

Warkworth Castle, Northumberland as temperatures start to fall. #England

#Friday full moon about 5 PM. Looking out from #England