I was at a meeting in the centre of Edinburgh today. On the way there, I paused next to the George IV statue. It's an amazing spot. Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument were behind me, and the grand architecture of George Street stretched out on either side. But looking north down Hanover Street there was a fantastic view out over Edinburgh, past the Leith docks and out to the sparkling blue water of the Forth Estuary. Clearly visible in the autumn sunshine, about 10 miles away in the distance, was the Fife coast, Largo Bay and the hills beyond. It's going to be a long 9-month wait!