PS to the earlier post. Lecture duly delivered. Ovation acknowledged. Got chatting with two early Japanese tourists en route to Embra on GNER. They asked me about best sights. I told them. I suggested a side trip to the Borders. I asked them if they were looking forward to seeing traditional Scottish Musicians. They expressed ignorance of Pipers but after my explanation said they would give them their best shot. If they happened to be armed that is quite a thought.
I left them in Waverley Street Station looking longingly at the Departures Board. Edinburgh: Scotland's favourite short break destination?
I hope it wasn't anything I said.
