And now the suds are gently applied at the China Palace Restaurant in Galashiels (Scottish Borders) DSC02237

And now the suds are gently applied at the China Palace Restaurant in Galashiels (Scottish Borders) DSC02237, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

On the outside, but (courteously) not looking in: a young window cleaner discreetly plies his trade at the China Palace Restaurant in Galashiels DSC02236

On the outside, but (courteously) not looking in: a young window cleaner discreetly plies his trade at the China Palace Restaurant in Galashiels DSC02236, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Mr and Mrs Fred Campbell from Lauder in the Scottish Borders on a visit to Asda in nearby Galashiels. Fred has a famous younger brother. Can you name him ?DSC02233

Mr and Mrs Fred Campbell from Lauder in the Scottish Borders on a visit to Asda in nearby Galashiels. Fred has a famous younger brother. Can you name him ?DSC02233, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

First bus , en route amidst the rolling green countryside of the Scottish Borders to Galashiels and Hawick DSC02223

First bus , en route amidst the rolling green countryside of the Scottish Borders to Galashiels and Hawick DSC02223, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Vivian Murphy at a Colinton bus stop DSC02218

Vivian Murphy at a Colinton bus stop DSC02218, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

The sun tan is completely natural: Vivian Murphy, back in Colinton, Edinburgh after a visit to her native Malta DSC02217

The sun tan is completely natural: Vivian Murphy, back in Colinton, Edinburgh after a visit to her native Malta DSC02217, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Very cute baby (again , but a still photo this time) DSC02272

Very cute baby (again , but a still photo this time) DSC02272, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Very cute baby (again , but a still photo this time) DSC02272

Very cute baby (again , but a still photo this time) DSC02272, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.