Category Archives: War

Fog of war

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Jamie Jauncey

It’s been a strange couple of weeks. I know we’re past the equinox, but it feels as if we’re still under its influence. It’s a time of balance between light and darkness, but often also a time of meteorological chaos.  … Continue reading →

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Accentuate the positive

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Jamie Jauncey

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Music is on my mind. Making, not listening. In truth, it’s seldom far away, but right now it’s more than usually present. I’ve spent the morning trying to figure out set lists for a concert in May at our local … Continue reading →

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Two writers

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Jamie Jauncey

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This weekend I’m chairing two events at the Winter Words book festival in Pitlochry. The authors have a couple of things in common. They both come from the Northern Isles, one from Orkney, one from Shetland. And they are both, … Continue reading →

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Long walk

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Jamie Jauncey

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‘Hi Jamie,’ said the message from a friend, ‘a bit out of the blue but if you’re at home there are two Sudanese refugees walking to Birnam today – coming from Land’s End. They’re raising awareness and money for Sudan … Continue reading →

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Five ferrets

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Jamie Jauncey

If I ever saw my grandfather in full naval fig, I don’t remember it. He had retired by the time I was old enough to know him and his admiral’s uniform, dripping in what he referred to as scrambled egg, … Continue reading →

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