Gifford Stones

Gifford Stones date from 1666 and refer to an intricately carved stone panel mounted on the gable end of a cottage on Main Street, West Linton. Until 1860 they formed part of the overmantle of a house built by James Gifford and was carved by him, depicting himself and his wife, Euphemia Veitch. The end panels depict members of his family and rose and apple trees. The panel was moved to its current position when Gifford's house was demolished.

We were there for lunch in the Old Bakehouse with one of Mr Flum's old colleagues and his companion and, after a guided tour of the village, repaired to her cottage to watch the Trump Inauguration ceremony (amid much derision). 

As our friends said, it was a day to remember, but, for us, it was for the delightful company.