A lovely thistle photographed in a remote part of the wonderful  highlands of Scotland is I suppose appropriate as we in Alba have to decide on our future. Two of my children were born in Scotland and one in Wales and my eldest son in law spoke only gaelic until he was in his teens but my wife and I were both born in England and spent time in Australia - so I guess I shall stay British!  Never been mad on politicians - promise I will not be political again!