I really don’t understand why Edinburgh continues to blithely trample on the memory of Elsie Inglis. It’s more through ignorance and indifference but the blundering shows no signs of abating. Last month did bring official recognition with the naming of… Read More ›
Elsie Inglis
The legacy of Elsie Inglis – Edinburgh’s shame
Recent controversies over the centenary of World War One sometimes overlook a key factor – how the survivors wanted it to be remembered by future generations. In the case of Dr Elsie Inglis, this was quite simple – build maternity… Read More ›
Scotland goes tapestry bonkers (part two)
The Scottish Parliament has never seen anything like it – more than 30,000 people queuing up outside and desperate to get in. Over three weeks they waited patiently for an hour or more just to see the Great Tapestry of… Read More ›
The Women of Royaumont – a unique film
This gem from the Scottish Screen Archive shows the work of some extraordinarily brave women – click on the picture to view. It is intriguing in many ways – as one of the earliest documentaries, perhaps the only moving image… Read More ›