IF they follow exactly the instructions that accompany it, then thousands of Scots in possession of a European Parliament election postal vote better start making arrangements to head to Berwick-upon-Tweed or Carlisle.

For in many areas of Scotland, the "quick advice" note on how to use a postal vote clearly shows a pillar box emblazoned with the royal cypher "EIIR" and you can only find that type of pillar box in England.