Scots shopkeepers scalping stamps

Some shopkeepers in Scotland are apparently in breach of their contracts with the Royal Mail for selling stamps at above face value.  At several locations, say members of a group called Postwatch, the price of a 28p first-class stamp is 30p, while one store is apparently selling 21p second-class stamps for 26p.

Selling stamps above face value is not illegal, but the owners have contracts with the Royal Mail, which says it takes such things “very seriously” and is investigating.  (Left, the pillar box at Edinburgh Castle.)