MRS SIMPSON at 100 YEARS OLD - 1978
Picture Courtesy of Margaret Taylor

Celebrating with Mrs Simpson on the occasion of her 100th birthday at a tea party in the New Inn Hotel, Aberchirder, on 15 December 1978 are:
Seated Left: Councillor James Shand and Right: Dr William Black
Others from Left: Peter Lawrence, Johnny Duguid, Mrs McKay, Rev Eddie Walker, Annie Donald, Helen Gray, Miss Duncan (teacher in New Pitsligo), Amy Milne, Betty Walker, Bella Milne (Foggie Teacher), Margaret Taylor, ?, Jim Gray.
 

Mrs Simpson stayed for a time in 91 Main Street Aberchirder, before moving next door into 'the wee hoosie', No 93.

Below:  A telegram from The Queen which was read out at the New Inn tea party.

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