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Handbags and gladrags

  • Brian Taylor
  • 17 May 07, 11:46 AM

Day One - and he's getting presents already.

I'm talking about our new first minister, Alex Salmond.

This morning he went to the Court of Session to be sworn in as FM, the Royal Warrant having arrived overnight.

He was given custody of the Scottish Seal, on behalf of Her Majesty.

The original Great Seal of Scotland dates back to 1094 when it was first used by King Duncan II. I believe the modern version only dates back to around 1885 when the newly created Scottish Secretary in the UK overnment was made the custodian.

Anyway, Alex is now the Keeper.

And, if I remember aright, he gets a Goodie Bag too - perhaps better known as the Purse.

As Purse bearer, he has to carry a little bag when he is accompanying the Queen on official engagements.

The Scotsman newspaper reported when J. McConnell was first sighted with the Purse that "there really isn't a cool way for a bloke to carry a handbag."

Treat it as a challenge, FM.


Comments   Post your comment

  • 1.
  • At 12:52 PM on 17 May 2007,
  • Scott Herd wrote:

Hey there Brian, I don't know how else to get in touch with you, so commenting on one of your blogs seems logical.

I wish to give you my thanks for your witty, down to earth yet colourful blogs. I've really enjoyed them throughout the election.

Cheers!

  • 2.
  • At 12:59 PM on 17 May 2007,
  • Andrew wrote:

I suppose as long as he has shoes to match, it won't be to bad....

  • 3.
  • At 01:38 PM on 17 May 2007,
  • David wrote:

Her funds come out of all our purses, it would have been more representative of reality if she had to carry Alex's wallet.

  • 4.
  • At 03:19 PM on 17 May 2007,
  • derek barker wrote:

I wonder when "THE MAN CALLED SALMOND" opened the handbag,he found a note from G.Brown saying "PLEASE FORWARD THE 11bn EXTRA GIVEN TO THE SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE BY CHEQUE TO THE WESTMINSTER TREASURY" WITH NO KIND REGARDS THE LABOUR PARTY........

  • 5.
  • At 03:57 PM on 17 May 2007,
  • Peter wrote:

It does seem surprising that there have been no hiccups in the whole affair, but I suppose Labour is damaged enough at present to make itself look shifty.

I am a Labour supporter in general, but will be fairly happy to see a more open approach to politics in Scotland.

Brian's blog has been a brilliant source during this time - I hope, as I'm sure others do, that his writing will be a permanent feature of the 大象传媒's online material?

  • 6.
  • At 04:58 PM on 17 May 2007,
  • Bedd Gelert wrote:

Peter - I second that motion !!!

Betsan Powys, who was blogging the Welsh Assembly Elections, is migrating..

No it doesn't mean she is fed up of the shenanigans in Cardiff Bay; it means her blog will be set up to carry on beyond the period of the elections.

Hopefully Mr Taylor's blog will also be a permanent feature, although we will have to be careful about referring to his 'migration' as this could result in a chaotic 'Save Brian Taylor' campaign!

  • 7.
  • At 05:00 PM on 17 May 2007,
  • Peter, Fife wrote:

A purse would seem most fitting accessory for the First Minister of Scotland, taking into consideration the stereotypical Scot, complete with a 'clutch bag.'

NB. I have found those from the South West of England more suitable candidates for that type of stereotypical classification.

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