Scotland's people

no, not the 'people' that Alex Salmond wants to 'choose' (!) but our forebears. After passing the wonderful Margo MacDonald in a taxi outside the City Chambers (this IS the capital after all) I spent the day in Register House, tracing K's family. Joy, the unfettered access to family records (the last time I was here was 1972 and you had to wait ages to see paper records). I just loved it - why haven't I been here before? Anyone want their Scottish family history done? I can do it!" Definitely the way to spend a windy and damp May day. Glad I didn't put the winter clothes away.

Evening was spent with the same K, down from Inverurie on a shopping trip. Good craic and a pleasant evening in the Carlton and the Albanach.

Oh, and the blip is the view up North Bridge from the front of Register House (with Wellington's arse rear view.)