For years the population of Scotland was decreasing. When
people left they often took with them a few mementoes of home. One thing they
took however was not tangible: the memory of the atmosphere and scenery of home.
In more recent times an artist from the Scottish Borders,
Kenneth M Allan, left the peace and tranquillity of Scotland for a few years.
While he was away he began creating beautiful paintings which I think truly
capture the atmosphere of Scotland. It’s raining here tonight as I write this,
I have a fire burning behind me and I’m snug and warm, just like the people in
the homes of this painting: The Boats are in, the Fires are on.
My favourite is his un-named watercolour which reminds me so
much of our wonderful holidays up in the north of Scotland.
So whether you’re curled up in front of a fire, still trying
to dry off from the days adventures, dreading the impending winter or you’re
sitting in Australia waiting for spring and wondering where your ancestors were
from take a browse through Kenneth’s paintings and imagine home:
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