The BBC's Kevin Mackenzie and his wife Rhona, Edinburgh, September, 2011

The BBC's Kevin Mackenzie and his wife Rhona, Edinburgh, September, 2011, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Loopy Yorkshire Village (Dales)

Loopy Yorkshire Village (Dales), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Lee McPhail's damp-eyed leaving party with BBC colleagues

Lee McPhail's damp-eyed leaving party with BBC colleagues, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Perth's unenviable flood record: Walking encyclopaedia Gordon Fenton points out high water marks of the recent past (beside the River Tay)

Perth's unenviable flood record: Walking encyclopaedia Gordon Fenton points out high water marks of the recent past (beside the River Tay), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Church steeple reflected on the calm waters of the River Tay in the centre of Perth

Church steeple reflected on the calm waters of the River Tay in the centre of Perth, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Edinburgh Bypass Users Beware: Exclusive Video Footage From New Speed Camera At Dreghorn MOV02199

Edinburgh Bypass Users Beware: Exclusive Video Footage From New Speed Camera At Dreghorn MOV02199 a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

A summertime lady approaches Dell Road, Colinton...on foot

A summertime lady approaches Dell Road, Colinton...on foot, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Eye-catching home on Spylaw Bank Road, Colinton

Eye-catching home on Spylaw Bank Road, Colinton, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Diver prepares to meet another underwater challenge, St Abbs

Diver prepares to meet another underwater challenge, St Abbs, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Hawick High Street video from 2004. Note the presence of Woolworth etc !

Hawick High Street video from 2004. Note the presence of Woolworth etc ! a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The author, journalist, bookshop owner Liz Taylor from Newstead in the Scottish Borders

The author, journalist, bookshop owner Liz Taylor from Newstead in the Scottish Borders, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

SNP activists John Mitchell and Mrs Bill Herd, serving the Scottish Borders with distinction

SNP activists John Mitchell and Mrs Bill Herd, serving the Scottish Borders with distinction, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The Borders broadcaster Richard Gordon and his wife Pamela Gordon on holiday in the sun-kissed North West Highlands of Scotland 2008

The Borders broadcaster Richard Gordon and his wife Pamela Gordon on holiday in the sun-kissed North West Highlands of Scotland 2008, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

A true character stops off for a bite of lunch at Blackwaterfoot on the mystical island of Arran

A true character stops off for a bite of lunch at Blackwaterfoot on the mystical island of Arran, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Grays of George Street (Edinburgh) closing down sale

Grays of George Street (Edinburgh) closing down sale, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Lady with large behind

Lady with large behind, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Spylaw Street, Colinton...a first taste of winter 2011/2012

Spylaw Street, Colinton...a first taste of winter 2011/2012, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Darkness falls over Spylaw Street, Colinton

Darkness falls over Spylaw Street, Colinton, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Stark's of Spylaw Street, a much-admired Colinton landmark

Stark's of Spylaw Street, a much-admired Colinton landmark, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Stark's of Spylaw Street, a much-admired Colinton landmark

Stark's of Spylaw Street, a much-admired Colinton landmark, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Colinton after dark

Colinton after dark, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Colinton Parish Church & 2 Spylaw Bank Road in bleak, leafless midwinter

Colinton Parish Church & 2 Spylaw Bank Road in bleak, leafless midwinter, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Coll, one of Colinton's best known canine figures

Coll, one of Colinton's best known canine figures, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The SNP's John Mitchell, one of the most respected local government councillors in Scotland

The SNP's John Mitchell, one of the most respected local government councillors in Scotland, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Amazing football skills, high above the streets of Gay Paris

Dr Eric Gillies, Icelandic ash aftermath

Very cute baby (video) You won't want to miss this one...click and see ! MOV02273

Very cute baby (video) You won't want to miss this one...click and see ! MOV02273 a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The Mansi legacy, Hotel Parsifal, Ravello, Italy

The Mansi legacy, Hotel Parsifal, Ravello, Italy, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Mourner at a castle window (after the funeral of Gillian Strickland in the Scottish Borders)

Mourner at a castle window (after the funeral of Gillian Strickland in the Scottish Borders), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

One short visit to Colinton Pharmacy can often work wintertime wonders...as Marjorie Adamson will cheerfully testify

One short visit to Colinton Pharmacy can often work wintertime wonders...as Marjorie Adamson will cheerfully testify, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

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, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Marmalade man (Junior Campbell's big brother Fred from Lauder in the Scottish Borders)

Marmalade man (Junior Campbell's big brother Fred from Lauder in the Scottish Borders), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Addressing community issues in the heart of Jedburgh, Mr Tom Dobson.To watch this short video, click on the bottom left of the picture DSCF0152

Addressing community issues in the heart of Jedburgh, Mr Tom Dobson.To watch this short video, click on the bottom left of the picture DSCF0152 a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Church of Scotland minister, Reverend Joe Crawford (speaking from his home in the Borders)

Church of Scotland minister, Reverend Joe Crawford (speaking from his home in the Borders) a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.