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the bank acquire these works?

Erm, the best part of 25 years.

The old chairman at First

Caledonian was most particular

that we selected the very

finest Scottish works

and we rotate our selection

carefully

from branch to branch of the bank.

There's a whole nation's history

here.

Kept in trust for the Scottish

people by a Scottish bank.

So, tell me,

how is the inventory coming along?

The inventory is coming along

rather slowly, alas.

Ah.

I see no-one's

actually spoken to you.

Spoken to me? (SIGHS) Erm...

The bank want to move

rather more swiftly, I'm afraid.

We have been brought in

to evaluate the collection,

to make an analysis and to

advise on the best possible

strategic approach for...

taking it to market.

To market? As quickly as possible.

I was told this collection is safe.

I was given personal assurances

by Sir Ian.

I... This is a disgrace!

I can under...

This collection is unique!

Yes, believe me, I understand

how you must feel...

Oh... I don't think you do.

As a matter of fact, it's

one of the reasons why I...

have chosen to bring

in Miss Stanton

to help manage the transition.

I believe that you and she

are old friends.

Laura?

My Laura? I can't believe Laura would

do that to you, I really can't.

Well, she has. She's done it.

A stab in the back, it really is.

Have you spoken to her?

I haven't had the chance. She's already

on her way here. It's a fait accompli.

Sorry I'm late.

Bloody horrible day at work.

Ah, I see you've started without me.

What's going on? Has somebody died?

Robert here has just been sacked.

What, by the art college?

No, Allan, by your bank.

What do you mean? I mean they're

gonna destroy my collection,

break it up and flog it off

as if it's so much junk.

Oh, I'm sorry, Robert. Although, it's

not like it was your full-time job.

And technically, those

paintings are their property.

I warn you, Allan,

I'm not in the mood.

It's the new CEO. He's on a mission

. Whole floors of people are being sacked.

Nobody tells you anything. It's all

done by stealth. You'll be all right.

Well, I hope so. I have a meeting

with human resources tomorrow.

You haven't put a foot wrong,

have you? Not in 20 years.

Anyway, enough of this

doom and gloom. You've

just sold your company

. We should be celebrating.

Yeah. Laura is back.

She's in charge of

selling the collection.

Bloody hell.

I am still here.

Drink? Drink, yeah. I'll get them.

Three more of these, please.

25 years it's

taken me to put that

collection together!

And each picture chosen

not just on its merit

but as part of a kind of Scottish

symphonic ensemble, you know?

I'm sorry. I know how much

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