We were keeping an eye on the weather all day, as we were having drinkies in Hazel’s garden in the afternoon. It was touch and go for a while, but yes, we were able to sit out in the sunshine and enjoy some special treats from Volvona & Corolla (a famous deli in Edinburgh). Also, we got to christen our new wine glass holders, which are like big tent pegs, but ideal - they can be placed so the you don’t even have to stretch. You can just about see them. Behind Hazel are all the new plantings for this week - she’s a keen gardener.

I took Archie round the Links in the morning. And, in fact, in the evening (7,768 steps) after the soirée, when I left JR and Hazel to review H’s cruise wardrobe.

When I came back home, I was listening to a Stephen Bartlett podcast - he was interviewing a woman about narcissists. Fascinating. Well, it was until I dozed off…

I am very sad about the news of Michael Mosley’s tragic death. If only he’d waited for the boat back… if only… What a wonderful man he was.