Several weeks ago, in the aftermath of the Sycamore Gap tragedy, we were discussing which treesintge UK might be considered iconic. Yesterday, I was at Scone Palace, where there is a massive Douglas … (View Post)

Or, just as likely, all those charities are staffed almost entirely by people who at the very least have very much the same worldview as the Guardian and the BBC and in many cases are out and out Cor… (View Post)

Going back to OLB's point - I cherish every moment with my wife, but yes, we do rather know everything about each other now. But we have kids - so we are never short of things to talk about. It&… (View Post)

It isn't, for the reason LuckyGuy says. The bankers cap didn't result in CEOs getting any poorer. It was bad policy created out of spite. (View Post)

Anyway, off thread, big day out in Perthshire today. First to the Falls of Bruar. "Park at the House of Bruar." I assumed this would be some sort of outdoor activities lodge, but it turns o… (View Post)