Death by Armchair October 1, 2012johndburns “Those things,” said my mate Dave, pointing at a rather nice armchair covered in a blue flowery material, “kill people.” I’ve always been [...]
The Mystery of the Black Mount August 25, 2012johndburns That winter’s evening the back bar of the King’s House was packed to the roof with a menagerie of outdoor folk. Keeping [...]
Call me arrogant and cynical August 19, 2012johndburns There are angels out there, or at least some people will tell you there are. I saw a short public access programme last [...]
Mind your tongue August 8, 2012johndburns The huge ginger monster glowered at me from behind the bar of the Clachaig Inn and said it again, “We’ve poison bridies.” I [...]
Close encounters August 3, 2012johndburns I’m driving along the small twisting road that runs between Portree and the Skye Bridge. It’s late at night, very dark and, of [...]
Killer on the rope July 30, 2012johndburns “Have you got me?” I called down to John and was assured all was well. I let go of the top of [...]
No salad in this blog! July 24, 2012johndburns This splendid photo was posted on the Scottish Hills forum in response to one of my posts about eating pies on the hills. [...]
Napalm, the gardener’s friend. July 22, 2012johndburns I’m going to be brave and step into the unknown. I’m about to attempt the impossible. I don’t know if it can be [...]
My mind wanders July 20, 2012johndburns My universe turned white. There were no other colours visible. If I looked up I saw snow falling if I looked down I [...]
Granny walk 5 Dores Inn and Loch Ness July 16, 2012johndburns I’m driving along the shore of Loch Ness, my eight year old daughter in the back of the car, when she suddenly yells [...]