I stopped off at Bannockburn on the way north on Saturday.   My main purpose was to look at the huge mural which Chris Rutterford (the son of my cousin, June) has painted and is now installed in the visitor centre.  It is very impressive,  and after a bit of searching I found my face among the Scottish army there.

A few months ago I made a discovery while doing some family history research.  Much to my surprise it turns out that June and I are related to King Robert the Bruce, through our grandfather’s family!   Not that that impressed the dogs any.  They were more than content to romp about on the grassy area round the stature of King Robert,    though Lily did take a moment or two to quietly contemplate The Bruce.