It was a beautiful weekend weatherwise, possibly my favourite combination of bright sunshine, frosty ground and crispy air.  Had I played golf on the southern slopes of the Pentlands I'd have basked in that bright sunshine all afternoon but like the skiiers on the new slope I had to be content with frost and crisp.

The winter sharpness served to set off Peploe's warmth and Bellany's intense colours on view respectively at Modern Two and at the National Gallery.  Both exhibitions are must sees.

In an echo of Bellany's student exhibitions on the Playfair Steps railings the gallery has installed panels on their Mound railings.  I spent ages trying to make a grand panorama of them but failed miserably so here's just a taste