The Heat is On

On my home from a meeting in Edinburgh, I caught the "News for the Borders" on BBC Radio Scotland (you can listen to the latest version here updated twice daily (weekdays), RealPlayer required) and there was a non-judicial mention of St. Kevin of Duns. "Temperatures soared at Duns Sheriff Court" - On one of the hottest days of the year so far (low to mid 20s celsius, 70s fahrenheit) the central heating at Duns Sheriff Court was stuck in the 'full on' position.

When a court usher was dispatched to investigate, he found that the heating was controlled remotely from Edinburgh and couldn't be switched off or turned down. Oor Kevin branded it a disgrace especially as the court is often nippy in the depths of winter. Knobs will be twiddled ahead of the next sitting in a fortnight, or no doubt the knob operative in Edinburgh will receive a stiff memo. "A bit hot under the collar there" the newsreader quipped after reading the story with a total lack of comedic timing - obviously been preparing the quip for hours.

Picture of Duns Sheriff Court courtesy of the Scottish Courts website