diff --git a/systemrdl/component.py b/systemrdl/component.py
index d7160cd..6cf2280 100644
--- a/systemrdl/component.py
+++ b/systemrdl/component.py
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ def get_scope_path(self, scope_separator="::"):
                     field {} z;
                 } baz, xyz;
             };
-        
+
         ... results in:
 
         * Field ``x`` of hierarchical path ``top.foo.x`` was declared in the
diff --git a/systemrdl/node.py b/systemrdl/node.py
index 06bb38f..87e55e9 100644
--- a/systemrdl/node.py
+++ b/systemrdl/node.py
@@ -292,7 +292,6 @@ def find_by_path(self, path):
         pathparts = path.split('.')
         current_node = self
         for pathpart in pathparts:
-            
             # If parent reference, jump upwards
             if pathpart == "^":
                 if current_node.parent is not None: