This is a hanging newel post - just in case you hadn't guessed. It will support the stairs - yes, we're going to have stairs and they are on the way. Top platform is now in place. Howard has been commissioned to create a flowing banister or some such , so deep discussions when we were in Inverness.

Ghastly weather but hopefully a better week-end so we can finish the slating and get ris of the scaffolding.