The late broadcast journalist Gillian Strickland , photographed here by Ninian Reid in Melrose

The late Gillian Strickland , photographed here by Ninian Reid in Melrose, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

On the scent of home , Colinton Dell June 11 , 2008

On the scent of home , Colinton Dell June 11 , 2008, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Ed and Betsy in Greensboro, Vermont this one's for you - our friendly heron in full flight over the Water of Leith , Colinton Dell just under an hour ago DSCF0008

Ed and Betsy in Greensboro, Vermont this one's for you - our friendly heron in full flight over the Water of Leith , Colinton Dell just under an hour ago DSCF0008, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Sally, following the road home to Spylaw Street , Colinton DSCF0019

Sally, following the road home to Spylaw Street , Colinton DSCF0019, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Colinton Dell, June 10 , 2008 DSCF0006

Colinton Dell, June 10 , 2008 DSCF0006, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

The light fantastic:Kate's Mill Cottage , Colinton Dell. 10.6.08 DSCF0010

The light fantastic:Kate's Mill Cottage , Colinton Dell. 10.6.08 DSCF0010, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

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, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.