Dunkeld, riverside majesty

Dunkeld, riverside majesty, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Debbie and partner from the Isle of Man, Sicily 2005

Debbie and partner from the Isle of Man, Sicily 2005, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

DSCF3630

DSCF3630, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The crushing effect Tennent's lager has on the Colinton environment

The crushing effect Tennent's lager has on the Colinton environment, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Help ! Missing pussy, Colinton

Help ! Missing pussy, Colinton, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Colintonl Col in monochrome

Colintonl Col in monochrome, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Nicola Barrie and Colinton Col

Nicola Barrie and Colinton Col, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Pauline Peck , Liz Reid , Ernie Peck , Clifton , Bristol DSC02019

Pauline Peck , Liz Reid , Ernie Peck , Clifton , Bristol DSC02019, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

As We Were: "The Renney Sisters" (Lynn and Patricia Hitchcock") in the old newsroom at BBC Radio Scotland in Selkirk 008_18

As We Were: "The Renney Sisters" (Lynn and Patricia Hitchcock") in the old newsroom at BBC Radio Scotland in Selkirk 008_18, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Silent footage (which is a pity) of Mrs Ella Phaup, well known and respected citizen from Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. To begin the animation, press the arrowhead in the bottom left hand corner IMAG0029

Silent footage (which is a pity) of Mrs Ella Phaup, well known and respected citizen from Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. To begin the animation, press the arrowhead in the bottom left hand corner IMAG0029 a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Roman Catholic Church faces, Selkirk IMAG0015

Roman Catholic Church faces, Selkirk IMAG0015 a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Moving images from "the Co-op" at Selkirk in the Scottish Borders (rather jerky, silent video, I'm afraid !) IMAG0003

Moving images from "the Co-op" at Selkirk in the Scottish Borders (rather jerky, silent video, I'm afraid !) IMAG0003 a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Fellow author and journalist Norman Adams (facing camera) awaiting the execution of Henry Burnett in Aberdeen, the last prisoner to be hanged in Scotland. August 15, 1963

Fellow author and journalist Norman Adams (facing camera) awaiting the execution of Henry Burnett in Aberdeen, the last prisoner to be hanged in Scotland. August 15, 1963, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

For lovers...of the English language; a timely article by respected wordsmith Eric Gillies in the Colinton News.

For lovers...of the English language; a timely article by respected wordsmith Eric Gillies in the Colinton News., a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Robert Duncan, an extraordinary life in journalism. Alison Shaw's tribute (in full) Page 3

Robert Duncan, an extraordinary life in journalism. Alison Shaw's tribute (in full) Page 3, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Robert Duncan, an extraordinary life in journalism. Alison Shaw's tribute (in full) Page 2

Robert Duncan, an extraordinary life in journalism. Alison Shaw's tribute (in full) Page 2, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Robert Duncan, an extraordinary life in journalism. Alison Shaw's tribute (in full) Page 1

Robert Duncan, an extraordinary life in journalism. Alison Shaw's tribute (in full) Page 1, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Molly Mackintosh, Walkerburn (recovering from a nasty fall in 2004)

Molly Mackintosh, Walkerburn (recovering from a nasty fall in 2004), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

This is Coll and his "Mum", Scottish Sunday Express columnist Nicola Barry (en route to Tesco, Colinton Mains) Not in the photograph - Express journalist Alastair Murray, Coll's "Dad"

This is Coll and his "Mum", Scottish Sunday Express columnist Nicola Barry (en route to Tesco, Colinton Mains) Not in the photograph - Express journalist Alastair Murray, Coll's "Dad", a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Lunch @ The Spylaw Tavern

Lunch @ The Spylaw Tavern, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Bowing to the culinary skills of the staff @ Edinburgh's Spylaw Tavern

Bowing to the culinary skills of the staff @ Edinburgh's Spylaw Tavern, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Daily Telegraph correspondent Ian Brodie with Roman Polanski

Daily Telegraph correspondent Ian Brodie with Roman Polanski, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Glorious autumn descends on Colinton's Sugar Rush coffee house

Glorious autumn descends on Colinton's Sugar Rush coffee house, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Dream cafe for the Gunners, Paris, France

Dream cafe for the Gunners, Paris, France, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

le Train Bleu urinals, Paris (privacy not guaranteed)

le Train Bleu urinals, Paris (privacy not guaranteed), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Photography in Paris, France

Photography in Paris, France, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Newspaper reader cools off, Paris

Newspaper reader cools off, Paris, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

One step ahead, Paris

One step ahead, Paris, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Graveyard life, Paris

Graveyard life, Paris, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Antonio Mansi of Hotel Parsifal, Ravello...yes, it is HE

Antonio Mansi of Hotel Parsifal, Ravello...yes, it is HE, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Parish Priest surveys his flock, Ravello, Italy

Parish Priest surveys his flock, Ravello, Italy, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Farewell to Antonio Mansi @ Hotel Parsifal, Ravello, July 2010

Farewell to Antonio Mansi @ Hotel Parsifal, Ravello, July 2010, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Food for thought: Colinton shopkeeper Nan Downes

Food for thought: Colinton shopkeeper Nan Downes, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Early morning delivery in the Scottish Borders: Selkirk Postman Wattie Wightman battles against the elements (1934)

Early morning delivery in the Scottish Borders: Selkirk Postman Wattie Wightman battles against the elements (1934), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The Hermitage, near Dunkeld, Perthshire...scene of a near-fatal cycling accident

The Hermitage, near Dunkeld, Perthshire...scene of a near-fatal cycling accident a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

BBC's Rhod Sharp: The man from Marblehead, Massachusetts who keeps the world Up All Night on Radio 5 Live

BBC's Rhod Sharp: The man from Marblehead, Massachusetts who keeps the world Up All Night on Radio 5 Live, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Doctor Conrad Murray: A study of innocence

Doctor Conrad Murray: A study of innocence, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Popular Edinburgh prostitute, Dora Noyce (left of photograph)

Popular Edinburgh prostitute, Dora Noyce (left of photograph), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Presenter Richard Gordon at the BBC Radio Scotland news studio in Selkirk (Scottish Borders): photographed here by former colleague Ninian Reid

Presenter Richard Gordon at the BBC Radio Scotland news studio in Selkirk (Scottish Borders): photographed here by former colleague Ninian Reid, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

For lovers...of the English language; a timely article by respected wordsmith Eric Gillies in the Colinton News.

For lovers...of the English language; a timely article by respected wordsmith Eric Gillies in the Colinton News., a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Alex Lawrie, the fearless face of Scottish journalism

Alex Lawrie, the fearless face of Scottish journalism, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Colinton sub-postmaster Tom Pate (left of photo), Ninian Reid, Liz Reid, Maura Anderson and Bob Anderson @ Colinton's 2008 wedding of the year between Alastair Murray and livewire Sunday Express columnist Nicola Barry

Colinton sub-postmaster Tom Pate (left of photo), Ninian Reid, Liz Reid, Maura Anderson and Bob Anderson @ Colinton's 2008 wedding of the year between Alastair Murray and livewire Sunday Express columnist Nicola Barry, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

After the fall: a somewhat bruised Molly Mackintosh from Walkerburn in t...

Severely bruised, but not battered: Colinton woman (Peggy?) survives village fall

Severely bruised, but not battered: Colinton woman (Peggy?) survives village fall, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Molly Mackintosh, Walkerburn (recovering from a nasty fall in 2004)

Molly Mackintosh, Walkerburn (recovering from a nasty fall in 2004), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

This is Coll and his "Mum", Scottish Sunday Express columnist Nicola Barry (en route to Tesco, Colinton Mains) Not in the photograph - Express journalist Alastair Murray, Coll's "Dad"

This is Coll and his "Mum", Scottish Sunday Express columnist Nicola Barry (en route to Tesco, Colinton Mains) Not in the photograph - Express journalist Alastair Murray, Coll's "Dad", a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

My friend James Hope from Selkirk (formerly of Glasgow), about to catch the bus home from Galashiels

My friend James Hope from Selkirk (formerly of Glasgow), about to catch the bus home from Galashiels, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Re-introducing habitual cigarette smoker Mr James Hope from Selkirk

Re-introducing habitual cigarette smoker Mr James Hope from Selkirk a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The gleeful face of a heavy (Selkirk) smoker, Mr James Hope

The gleeful face of a heavy (Selkirk) smoker, Mr James Hope, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Bield Fag in the hand worth two in the bush 3.11.04 (former Glasgow chorister James Hope)

Bield Fag in the hand worth two in the bush 3.11.04 (former Glasgow chorister James Hope), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Glaswegian Mr James Hope (now living at the Bield in Selkirk) recalls an early appearance on STV

Glaswegian Mr James Hope (now living at the Bield in Selkirk) recalls an early appearance on STV a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Swift and Bold: 3 Rifles BG leave for Afghanistan after special service,...

Only The Brave: 3 Rifles on parade through Colinton

Armistice Day march to Colinton Parish Church

Tesco to the rescue as Colinton man Alan Somerville heads home with winter provisions

Tesco to the rescue as Colinton man Alan Somerville heads home with winter provisions, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Sunday Express columnist Nicola Barry in the teeth of a Colinton winter

Sunday Express columnist Nicola Barry in the teeth of a Colinton winter, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Blizzard-battered Colinton Dell, December 2, 2010

Blizzard-battered Colinton Dell, December 2, 2010, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Extremely rare event in 2011: Rain in Austin, Tx

Borderer Stuart McFarlane: To be found in Duns, Madrid, Vancouver, LA or Jolly's Pizza Restaurant in Elm Row, Edinburgh

Borderer Stuart McFarlane: To be found in Duns, Madrid, Vancouver, LA or Jolly's Pizza Restaurant in Elm Row, Edinburgh, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The beauty of Hotel Parsifal, Ravello under the careful management of Antonio Mansi and family

The beauty of Hotel Parsifal, Ravello under the careful management of Antonio Mansi and family, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The beauty of Hotel Parsifal, Ravello under the careful management of Antonio Mansi and family

The beauty of Hotel Parsifal, Ravello under the careful management of Antonio Mansi and family, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.