John Buchan's greatcoat

Surprisingly neat.

On seeing this, we realised his reputation as an adventurer, outdoorsman and politician had led us to assume a taller, bigger figure.

The John Buchan Museum in Peebles.

My mum was intrigued to discover he'd spent the first 13 years of his life in Pathead, near where she grew up in Gallatown, Kirkcaldy.