Today in 664, St Boisil, second prior of Melrose Abbey, died.

He followed St Aidan as prior and was succeeded by St Cuthbert. The modern village of St Boswells is named after him.

On this day in 1310 the Declaration of the Clergy and People in favour of King Robert I, was issued from the Church of the Friary Minor in Dundee. This was a significant step in giving legitimacy to Bruce's campaign against the English and also his claim to the Scottish crown.

Today's recipe: a filling, flavoursome vegetarian meal. Winter cobbler.