Former Scottish Office minister Allan Stewart attends the funeral of broadcast journalist Gillian Strickland IMAG0041

Former Scottish Office minister Allan Stewart attends the funeral of broadcast journalist Gillian Strickland IMAG0041, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

After the funeral (of Gillian Strickland) :The view from her castle home amidst the tranquility of the Scottish Borders IMAG0090

After the funeral (of Gillian Strickland) :The view from her castle home amidst the tranquility of the Scottish Borders IMAG0090, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Aspiring Tory politician Kevin Newton (centre), photographed by Ninian Reid at the funeral of broadcast journalist Gillian Strickland

Aspiring Tory politician Kevin Newton (centre), photographed by Ninian Reid at the funeral of broadcast journalist Gillian Strickland, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Sally, Colinton Dell June 15,2008 DSC02469

Sally, Colinton Dell June 15,2008 DSC02469, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Sally, Colinton Dell June 15,2008 DSC02469

Sally, Colinton Dell June 15,2008 DSC02469, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Welcome to Scotland at Carter Bar where they've even laid on a sofa for the comfort of weary travellers DSCF0001

Welcome to Scotland at Carter Bar where they've even laid on a sofa for the comfort of weary travellers DSCF0001, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

The late Mrs Alice Nyari at home - the Bield - in Selkirk

The late Mrs Alice Nyari at home - the Bield - in Selkirk, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

She'll Be Wearing Pink Pyjamas (not quite): Mrs Alice Nyari at home - the Bield - in Selkirk

She'll Be Wearing Pink Pyjamas (not quite): Mrs Alice Nyari at home - the Bield - in Selkirk, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Screensaver Jean Robison

Screensaver Jean Robison, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.