High winds across central Scotland wreaked havoc over the last few days on Broughton's roof slates and wheelie bins, mercifully toppling one Spurtle TV aerial just before the Christmas Strictly Come Dancing special was due to begin.
Beside the Water of Leith – just upstream of the weir below Redbraes – the gale felled a splendid old tree which had so far escaped the flood defence contractors' chainsaws. It will be missed, especially during the summer.
Meanwhile, an early Boxing Day angler took advantage of comparatively dog-free conditions and enjoyed a successful morning's undisturbed fishing.
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