Jack you're a true gentleman: Thankyou from the bottom of my nostalgic heart.
Jimmy was the most popular of all our uncles as he was so laconic and easy going (though like many Scots - he could display a vicious temper when pushed). He died many years ago from smoking -related cancer and our family gatherings and consequent sing-alongs have consequently 'dwindled away' to nothing since he left us. Dad's generation is too old and I'm the only one in mine interested in reviving the auld practice!
Jim was also always the one chosen to come to the front door of the house where we were celebrating New Year (Hogmanay)at midnight with a "wee bottle o' somethin'" - It's tradition that once midnight arrives on New Years Eve / New Year's Day that in order to bring good luck to the household and all the folk inside at the time; the first man to cross the threshold after midnight sounds must be of dark hair/complexion and be carrying a bottle of alcohol. Jim had the darkest hair in the family - most of the rest of us were blonde.

Again - thankyou MOST sincerely - don't suppose you know the others???