The thorny subject of second homes comes up as Lesley returns from Norway, chairs conferences, thinks about Libya, argues with Chris about Facebook and generally worries about foreshore ownership.

Lesley is in Norway up at the Arctic Circle. Over a crackling Skype connection, we explore Wendy Alexander's departure, what about AV and Hammerfest and briefly more land issues.

This podcast was recorded on Friday afternoon as Lesley prepared to run out the door and fly to Oslo. The events in Egypt were "developing" and this podcast reflects that.

Lesley has had a busy week. The Scotsman column about Glentress has been the subject of some debate on the blog. Mountain bikers have been very vocal. Across in Norway, it is the year of Nansen and Lesley is full of this incredible story. Finally, Egypt and a movie get the Riddoch treatment. There is a spoiler alert...if you are going to see "Black Swan". And if you are curious about the logo here; it's the new Nordic Horizons think tank/community of interest...check it out at NordicHorizons.org