Better in BiggarPeebles, the Borders Border Town confronting South Lanarkshire not only boasts a Hydro but also a town motto which unofficially translated runs 'Paris for Business; Peebles for Pleasure' THe Huttonian clan moving up from southern parts had buying a house in Peebles as a primary objective but were frustated by (a) a feeling that Peebles people came over as smugly self satisfied and, er, (b) that there were no houses for sale. So we thankfully came to Hutton. I went through Peebles twice today, to and from Glasgow Airport (the one in Prestwick, not the one in Glasgow)Being caught short after too much coffee I sought relief in the Biggar Public Loo-prominently situated beside the Corn Exchange, mid town. Having down the business I proferred specie to the female attendant guarding the imposing Loo entrance. She waved away the handfull of cash based on the prices charged in similar establishments in Melrose and Kelso.
'it's free' She said 'This is Lanarkshire' And smiling she added
'You'll be from the Borders'
