Ladykirk (click on photograph to bring up bigger/better version).

	A large red sandstone edifice near Ladykirk, Scottish Borders, with a handle and access door hidden around the back. Photos by John Gow and John Bolton. A diamond-shaped metal plaque also holds the spout, and an inscription reads as follows:
	ERECTED BY THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LADY MARJORIBANKS OF LADYKIRK. TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF QUEEN VICTORIA. 21ST JUNE 1887
	There may have been inscriptions on three panels in the sandstone, but two have worn away. The remaining decypherable panel reads:
	THE SPRINGS INTO THE VALLEYS PSALM.CIV.10
	This is an extract from Psalm 104 v10: "He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills".
	Markings: None others seen. Manufacturer: Unk.

	Outside the school at Ladykirk, this pump has come a long way. Considering the probable maker, is it perhaps a replacement pump? Photo supplied by John Gow - thanks, John. Markings: The barrel carries the wording "Atta'S Iron Foundry Service No. 3" [sic]. Manufacturer: Atta's Iron Foundry is in West Bengal, India.
	A wreck at New Ladykirk Farm, nr Ladykirk. Photo by John Gow - thanks, John. Markings: None reported. Manufacturer: Unk.

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