So, even the Law Society of Scotland is feeling the effects of the downturn in the property market, announcing last week that it was staying put at Drumsheugh Gardens for now.
Hell, if I’d have had a spare £5.5 million or so (although in Edinburgh the offers over premium could be 20% or more, adding a hefty chunk to that total), I’d have snapped it up in no time…I’m sure I could easily fill it with clutter in no time! 🙂
Sadly, Scotland lost another judge today, Lord Johnston. He was most recently in the news as part of the Nat Fraser appeal panel last month.
Lord Macfadyen died only a few months ago, in April.
Obviously, the Bench is not a healthy place to be – I certainly wouldn’t want to have to cope with the things that those on it have to…
As pointed out a few weeks ago by lo-fi, there’s a new Scottish legal blogger…and he’s actually a proper, qualified grown-up who knows what he’s talking about, unlike me and my random mutterings…
Jonathan Mitchell QC, member of the Murray Stable, has revived his online presence with a blog on Scots law and legal practice, with regular informative and helpful posts.
It’s illegal to melt down 1 cent / penny and 5 cent / nickel coins in America. And no leaving the country with more than $5 worth of them in your pocket!
So, next time you’re wandering about America, wondering what sort of things you can destroy with a kiln or a blow torch…step away from the coinage!!
Dumpling in a Hanky 