Short stories from the Highlands and Lowlands. Gulf -- Two families come together via a message in a bottle. Orra Loon -- An orphan tries to shake off an image. Bonny in Black -- Looking for an answer in the bottom of a glass and finding the wrong one. Tarradale's Option -- A clash of personality and culture between Old and New worlds. Insulated Conductor -- A Jack-the-lad gets his comeuppance on the Buses. Potholes and Speed -- The adventures of a removals man and his dim sidekick. Dodgy Night Out -- More ducking and diving, trucking and skiving. Friendly Fire -- Loose morals and skulduggery on a holiday island. Fixer -- Solving London's parking problems the hard way. Receiver -- A con artist's wife remembers the bad old days. Bookie's Runner -- Life and hard times of a born loser. Jerusalem -- Battling the bottle. My Brother's Keeper -- The final choice between life and death.