One of Galloway’s oldest and best known citizens celebrated his 100th birthday at home with family and friends on Tuesday.
The Lord Lieutenant for the Stewartry Lord Sinclair and his depute, Chris Walker, presented James Finlay with a congratulatory card from the king.
Daughter-in-law Wilma Finlay told the News afterwards: “He is in full form today. We have about 10 people here and he wants to be part of every conversation.