THERE were some amazing hats, lots of long legal wigs, uniforms smothered in gold braid, medals, extremely smart dresses, colourful costumes, and much pomp and ceremony.
Their seats were reserved.
St Giles Cathedral was packed to hear the new Moderator deliver his first address to the assembly commissioners and the local congregation. Finally the procession came to an end and I noticed behind them, a small elderly lady walking slowly, and obviously quite painfully, using her walking stick.