across the water

5 poems in November

My journey along the West Highland Way in 2019.

🥃 Congratulations on finding this lovely guide to Scotch whisky in “Echoes”. It will take you on a virtual tour of Scotch whisky. Of course, if you have the opportunity to visit any of the six distilleries it covers, feel free to open “Echoes” and listen to these fascinating Scotch whisky regions...... 👉 The introduction to the six regions of Scotch whisky (the information based on VisitScotland.com). 👉 Drink Scotch whisky with me – Six Scotch whiskies from different distilleries. 📖 If you would like to apply for the lovely little e-book "The Little Guide to Scotch Whisky and Journaling", please contact @vinoreads on Instagram or @VinoreadsBooks on Twitter. Enjoy your tour!

From January to July 2021, Tricky Hat worked with people living in Partick East and Kelvindale to gather their tales and memories of the area and transform this into an audio journey. Round Our Place is an exploration of places filled with voices, visions, dreams and memories. We invite you to plug in your headphones and lose yourself in these sounds and stories as you follow the route. Pick up a free map from The Alchemy Experiment,157 Byres Road. Location 1 on the route and enjoy the walk. This was created as part of the Creative Communities: Artists in Residence is a citywide project for Glasgow, employing an artist in residence for every community. Find out more about [Tricky Hat](https://trickyhat.com/)

Round Our Place 2023 is a Sound Walk created by Tricky Hat, in collaboration with groups and individuals who live and work in the North West area of Glasgow. From November 2023 to August 2023 we worked on this phase of Round Our Place as part of Glasgow Life: Artists in Communities and 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships. Collected stories of love, challenges and triumphs, favourite places, water and communities standing up for what they believe in. Take a pair of earphones and your smartphone, turn on your GPS, and follow the route.

Roxburghe street walk

This edifice is a cultural landmark in Glasgow. Located in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of Scotland’s most beloved and iconic institutions. Opened in 1901, the museum is housed in a stunning red sandstone building designed in the Spanish Baroque style, with grand spires and an imposing façade that mirrors the city’s industrial-era confidence and architectural grandeur. Stunning architecture and a historic, family-friendly space. Beautiful! Wonderful!

A snapshot of the West End of Glasgow in lockdown - how does it compare to when you are listening to this walk?