Alan Melrose, Colinton

Alan Melrose, Colinton, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

West Linton's Marion Young (centre) descends from the Pentlands with two unknown (to me!) hillwalking friends, August 2010

West Linton's Marion Young (centre) descends from the Pentlands with two unknown (to me!) hillwalking friends, August 2010, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Colinton, suburb of brotherly love: Paul Findlay (right of picture) and Laurence Findlay at the entrance to Fanelli's on Bridge Road DSC02470

Colinton, suburb of brotherly love: Paul Findlay (right of picture) and Laurence Findlay at the entrance to Fanelli's on Bridge Road DSC02470, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Veitch's, Peebles

Veitch's, Peebles, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

On the menu @ the Crown Hotel in Peebles

On the menu @ the Crown Hotel in Peebles, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

A Winter's Tale: Mr Neil Brownlie near his home in Broughton

A Winter's Tale: Mr Neil Brownlie near his home in Broughton, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Neil Brownlie and wife, Broughton, Peeblesshire 2005

Neil Brownlie and wife, Broughton, Peeblesshire 2005, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

On the road to Stobo, Peebleshire

On the road to Stobo, Peebleshire, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The John Buchan Centre at Broughton in the Scottish Borders

The John Buchan Centre at Broughton in the Scottish Borders, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

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Alistair Davidson in his beloved Colinton

Alistair Davidson in his beloved Colinton, 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.

Colinton, Bonaly and Dreghorn residents advisory: Important meeting this evening (October 30, 2012)

Colinton, Bonaly and Dreghorn residents advisory: Important meeting this evening (October 30, 2012), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Top Cuban tour guide (name pronounced Mee-lady !). Coach driver Juan Carlos

Top Cuban tour guide (name pronounced Mee-lady !). Coach driver Juan Carlos, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Radio Borders freelance journalist Stuart McFarlane accepts another assignment - on the hoof DSC02506

Radio Borders freelance journalist Stuart McFarlane accepts another assignment - on the hoof DSC02506, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Colinton, Bonaly and Dreghorn residents advisory: Important meeting tomorrow evenings

Colinton, Bonaly and Dreghorn residents advisory: Important meeting tomorrow evenings, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Colinton, Bonaly and Dreghorn residents advisory: Important meeting tomorrow evenings

Colinton, Bonaly and Dreghorn residents advisory: Important meeting tomorrow evenings, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Colinton people BEWARE: Important meeting tomorrow evening

Colinton people BEWARE: Important meeting tomorrow evening, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Two and a half Colinton women (identies unknown to me, but not - I'm sure - to others)

Two and a half Colinton women (identies unknown to me, but not - I'm sure - to others), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

President Lincoln: If you want to get ahead, get a hat

President Lincoln: If you want to get ahead, get a hat, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

President Lincoln: If you want to get ahead, get a hat

President Lincoln: If you want to get ahead, get a hat, a photo 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.

Jessie , a neighbour of Alice Nyari at The Bield sheltered housing complex in Selkirk (Scottish Borders)

Jessie , a neighbour of Alice Nyari at The Bield sheltered housing complex in Selkirk (Scottish Borders), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Jenny Corbett from Selkirk - the final recording (made shortly before her death at the grand old age of 102)

Jenny Corbett from Selkirk - the final recording (made shortly before her death at the grand old age of 102) a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Help ! Colinton neighbour Nan Dow is in quarantine. She has shingles, poor soul. Here she's visited by good friend, Marjorie Adamson

Help ! Colinton neighbour Nan Dow is in quarantine. She has shingles, poor soul. Here she's visited by good friend, Marjorie Adamson, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

If you're like me, you'll never forget what the late Councillor Jimmy Cook of Edinburgh looked like...But here's a wee reminder.

If you're like me, you'll never forget what the late Councillor Jimmy Cook of Edinburgh looked like...But here's a wee reminder., a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Former Scottish Borders councillor Bill Lamb (Liberal Democrat) and his wife, Mrs Evelyn Lamb at home in Galashiels (portrait by Ninian Reid)

Former Scottish Borders councillor Bill Lamb (Liberal Democrat) and his wife, Mrs Evelyn Lamb at home in Galashiels (portrait by Ninian Reid), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Dour individual in massive "Scotch bunnet" (the kind of man who might vote No in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum)

Dour individual in massive "Scotch bunnet" (the kind of man who might vote No in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Fabulous cherry blossom, Colinton Village

Jim'll Fix It, Hawick High Street 2012

Reluctant preacher man, Hawick

Anthrax exposed, Scottish Highlands

First stop: Dantes Restaurant, Colinton

First stop: Dantes Restaurant, Colinton, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Is it time for change at the top of Scottish football?

Is it time for change at the top of Scottish football?, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

102 year old Jenny Corbett, Avril Jack and Ninian Reid

102 year old Jenny Corbett, Avril Jack and Ninian Reid, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Home Truth, Sandy Stevenson

@tourscotland: Old proverb from Tour Scotland to use on your visit, " A thank you doesn’t pay the bagpiper " ( A malt whisky is acceptable ) -- shared via UberSocial http://ubersocial.com

Man and dog: Graeme Donald , Lauder DSCF0001

Man and dog: Graeme Donald , Lauder DSCF0001, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Hitler and the big guns of World War 2

Hitler and the big guns of World War 2, 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.

The Tombstone Tearaway: Lorraine, Colinton's colourful Christian Conservative

The Tombstone Tearaway: Lorraine, Colinton's colourful Christian Conservative, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

New arrival on the Spylaw Street block: David McKerrow , his aunt Jean Robison (+ baby) with Liz Reid looking in. Also in the picture, young Beth Herbert DSCF0008

New arrival on the Spylaw Street block: David McKerrow , his aunt Jean Robison (+ baby) with Liz Reid looking in. Also in the picture, young Beth Herbert DSCF0008, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Video message from Ninian Reid to the late Stu Lough (formerly of Eyemouth in Berwickshire and Los Angeles, California)

Video message from Ninian Reid to the late Stu Lough (formerly of Eyemouth in Berwickshire and Los Angeles, California) a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Former Scottish Borders Councillor Bill Lamb about to scan another Southern Reporter front page lead by Mark Entwhistle

Former Scottish Borders Councillor Bill Lamb about to scan another Southern Reporter front page lead by Mark Entwhistle, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Highly polished, Thirlestane (Charles Maran, Stephen Martin)

Highly polished, Thirlestane (Charles Maran, Stephen Martin), a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Lorraine, Colinton's colourful Christian Conservative

Lorraine, Colinton's colourful Christian Conservative, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

DSCF0622

DSCF0622, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Eric Campbell (R.I.P.) on the rampage in Edinburgh city center?

Eric Campbell (R.I.P.) on the rampage in Edinburgh city center?, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Natural water feature, Colinton Dell

Natural water feature, Colinton Dell, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Scottish level crossing horror as reported by Alexander Lawrie in the Scottish Daily Mail

Scottish level crossing horror as reported by Alexander Lawrie in the Scottish Daily Mail, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Why bother with digital memory cards when you can opt for the superior Gratispool service. All FREE films developed lovingly by a caring and dedicated army of Glaswegians

Why bother with digital memory cards when you can opt for the superior Gratispool service. All FREE films developed lovingly by a caring and dedicated army of Glaswegians, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Ann Herbert, Liz Reid and Ninian Reid at The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas

Ann Herbert, Liz Reid and Ninian Reid at The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

The History Bhoy, Neil Lennon

The History Bhoy, Neil Lennon, a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Dramatic, undercover prisoner transfer, Edinburgh.

Dramatic, undercover prisoner transfer, Edinburgh., a photo by Ninian Reid on Flickr.

Video - Spylaw Street Sparx (Marjorie Adamson, Jean Robison (centre) and Nan Dow

Video - Spylaw Street Sparx (Marjorie Adamson, Jean Robison (centre) and Nan Dow a video by Ninian Reid on Flickr.