Pond life.

So, "PONDS in front of the Scottish Parliament could be filled in to prevent further accidents, under proposals drawn up by Holyrood officials. "

One of the strangest justifications in the article for the change is that it will save £75,000 a year. Isn't the fact that tourists keep falling into them reason enough to fill them in?

It's a pity though ... there was nothing like a paddle in them during the summer to cool you down.