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Kris Gourlay

Edinburgh woman who worked in munitions factory and never holidayed abroad turns 100

An Edinburgh resident has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by her friends and family.

Margaret Anderson, formerly Symons, was born in Dumbiedykes and worked in a munitions factory in Bonnyrigg throughout the Second World War, as well as working for the Scottish Motor Traction, a bus and taxi firm in Scotland.

After bringing up her nieces and nephews at a young age, Margaret decided against having children of her own. She married her husband George in 1952 and enjoyed a peaceful life together before he sadly passed away 20 years ago.

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