Dark grey finch East Lothian (14 Viewers)

[Softsurf]

If I was fanciful, I might suggest you look at Dark-eyed Junco.
A North American species that is not unknown over here (albeit rarely). 👍

Thanks again Ken. You got it just from my description and before I had the chance to get my camera out !
Andy

 

[delia todd]

WOWSER!!! What a wonderful garden visitor Andy.

Enjoy!!!

 

[Microtus]

It's most definitely a Dark-eyed Junco! What a wonderful back-yard discovery!