Councillor Richard Gordon (Middle row, 1st left), Roxburgh District Council line-up in Hawick DSCF0004

Councillor Richard Gordon (Middle row, 1st left), Roxburgh District Council line-up in Hawick DSCF0004, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

This could be your lucky day: Duns-raised broadcast journalist Stuart McFarlane receives another freelance assignment SC02507

This could be your lucky day: Duns-raised broadcast journalist Stuart McFarlane receives another freelance assignment SC02507, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Respected Scottish Borders businessman and public figure, Tony Taylor

Respected Scottish Borders businessman and public figure, Tony Taylor, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Golfing in New York City: the sky's the limit

Golfing in New York City: the sky's the limit, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

CONTROVERSIONAL Table service for the hard of hearing, Hotel Parsifal, Ravello

CONTROVERSIONAL Table service for the hard of hearing, Hotel Parsifal, Ravello, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

First Bus launches a new service in Colinton - the 18A. It will journey along Pentland Avenue, down Spylaw Bank Road and up Spylaw Street. Very good news for OAPs.

First Bus launches a new service in Colinton - the 18A. It will journey along Pentland Avenue, down Spylaw Bank Road and up Spylaw Street. Very good news for OAPs., a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Side street beauty, Coldstream

Side street beauty, Coldstream, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Dedicated charity shop workers, Coldstream

Dedicated charity shop workers, Coldstream, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Graeme Donald, at home in Lauder

Graeme Donald, at home in Lauder, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Coldstream, positively the first and last house in Scotland

Coldstream, positively the first and last house in Scotland, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The historic walls of Berwick, photographed by Ninian Reid in March 2005

The historic walls of Berwick, photographed by Ninian Reid in March 2005, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

At home with the Mansi Brothers (and sisters), Hotel Parsifal, Ravello, Italy 2012

At home with the Mansi Brothers (and sisters), Hotel Parsifal, Ravello, Italy 2012, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The late Graham Miller(R.I.P.)from Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders

The late Graham Miller(R.I.P.)from Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Disappearing ID: Laurel Bank,Spylaw Street, ColintonDSCF0060

Disappearing ID: Laurel Bank,Spylaw Street, ColintonDSCF0060, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Ernie Peck , Clifton, Bristol DSC02016

Ernie Peck , Clifton, Bristol DSC02016, 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.

2012 - A landmark wedding in Ravello: Antonio Mansi of the Hotel Parsifal finally ties the knot (photos and videos)

2012 - A landmark wedding in Ravello: Antonio Mansi of the Hotel Parsifal finally ties the knot (photos and videos) a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

2012 - A landmark wedding in Ravello: Antonio Mansi of the Hotel Parsifal finally ties the knot (photos and videos)

2012 - A landmark wedding in Ravello: Antonio Mansi of the Hotel Parsifal finally ties the knot (photos and videos) a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

2012 - A landmark wedding in Ravello: Antonio Mansi of the Hotel Parsifal finally ties the knot (photos and videos)

2012 - A landmark wedding in Ravello: Antonio Mansi of the Hotel Parsifal finally ties the knot (photos and videos) a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

2012 - A landmark wedding in Ravello: Antonio Mansi of the Hotel Parsifal finally ties the knot (photos and videos)

2012 - A landmark wedding in Ravello: Antonio Mansi of the Hotel Parsifal finally ties the knot (photos and videos), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

2012 - A landmark wedding in Ravello: Antonio Mansi of the Hotel Parsifal finally ties the knot (photos and videos)

2012 - A landmark wedding in Ravello: Antonio Mansi of the Hotel Parsifal finally ties the knot (photos and videos), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Berlin's Dark History : A video visit to the Olympic StadiumPICT0213

Berlin's Dark History : A video visit to the Olympic StadiumPICT0213 a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Colinton Convenience Store, always at you service

Colinton Convenience Store, always at you service, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Award winning columnist and author, Nicola Barry

Award winning columnist and author, Nicola Barry, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The storyteller's cat, Colinton

The storyteller's cat, Colinton, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Rae, Reid & Stephen W.S. mix colour and commerce in Spylaw Street , Colinton DSCF0001

Rae, Reid & Stephen W.S. mix colour and commerce in Spylaw Street , Colinton DSCF0001, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Have you ever wondered what Christmas/ New Year must be like at the Hotel Parsifal, Ravello?

Have you ever wondered what Christmas/ New Year must be like at the Hotel Parsifal, Ravello?, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

BBC Radio Scotland news and sports presenter, Grahame Macgregor working towards another bulletin deadline in the old Selkirk news studio DSCF0010

BBC Radio Scotland news and sports presenter, Grahame Macgregor working towards another bulletin deadline in the old Selkirk news studio DSCF0010, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Proud Scots Margaret Dalgleish and Val Mowat

Proud Scots Margaret Dalgleish and Val Mowat, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The faces of Edinburgh as seen by Ninian Reid June 19, 2009 005

The faces of Edinburgh as seen by Ninian Reid June 19, 2009 005, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Former Borougmuir Headmaster Tom Dalgleish

Former Borougmuir Headmaster Tom Dalgleish, a photo 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.

Author and journalist Norman Adams visits the famous (or infamous) "mort safe" at Colinton Parish Church , Edinburgh. March 2004

Author and journalist Norman Adams visits the famous (or infamous) "mort safe" at Colinton Parish Church , Edinburgh. March 2004, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

DSCF0015

DSCF0015, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Just-for-thrill killers Leopold and Loeb on trial for their pathetic lives in a Chicago courtroom

Just-for-thrill killers Leopold and Loeb on trial for their pathetic lives in a Chicago courtroom, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Just-for-thrill killers Leopold and Loeb on trial for their pathetic lives in a Chicago courtroom

Just-for-thrill killers Leopold and Loeb on trial for their pathetic lives in a Chicago courtroom, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Well known Colinton man, Mr Nicolson whose car registration number represents his surname: N.1.C.0.L.S.O.N

Well known Colinton man, Mr Nicolson whose car registration number represents his surname: N.1.C.0.L.S.O.N, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Galashiels DSCF0135

Galashiels DSCF0135, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Curious Cows , Bowland in the Scottish Borders DSCF0011

Curious Cows , Bowland in the Scottish Borders DSCF0011, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Newsflash: LBJ is dead (Walter Cronkite reporting)

Newsflash: LBJ is dead (Walter Cronkite reporting) a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Antonio Mansi's getaway honeymoon Fiat @ The Hotel Parsifal, Ravello

Antonio Mansi's getaway honeymoon Fiat @ The Hotel Parsifal, Ravello a video 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.

A High Five from Selkirk's queen of charities, Wilma Gunn (wife of Councillor Kenny Gunn, and former head-turning ITV beauty)

A High Five from Selkirk's queen of charities, Wilma Gunn (wife of Councillor Kenny Gunn, and former head-turning ITV beauty), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Now that's what I call rain. Colinton deluge. August 6, 2012

Now that's what I call rain. Colinton deluge. August 6, 2012, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Ed Koch for Mayor.This strange graffiti has just appeared in Colinton rail tunnel

Ed Koch for Mayor.This strange graffiti has just appeared in Colinton rail tunnel, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.