Black Isle woman celebrates 100th birthday with family as Urray House well-wishers reflect on 'a life filled with love, compassion and civic duty'
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A Black Isle woman is today celebrating her 100th birthday, and a life filled with love, compassion and civic duty.
Keen gardener Annie Hannan celebrated with friends and family at Urray House in Muir of Ord and was delighted to receive a birthday card from His Majesty King Charles III, who shares her love of gardening and the outdoors.
Annie was born on April 13, 1923.
Her parents Ken and Kate Grigor were farmers on the Black Isle at Cullicudden.
After attending school locally and then Dingwall Academy, she aspired to become a nurse. However, she returned to care for her mother, who fell ill. Annie went on to marry John Hannon at the age of 23, and together they had three children – Grigor, Katherine, and Derek.
As well as a passion for gardening, Annie was also active in the local community. Her compassionate nature shone through her voluntary work at a day care centre in Alness and at Raigmore Hospital.
She was also a devout Christian and regularly attended church until the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
She lived independently until the age of 99 and moved to Urray House last year.
Annie attributes her long life to hard work, being interested in people and a loving family.
Urray House manager Joe Greiner said: “Reaching the milestone of 100 years is an incredible achievement, and we are thrilled to celebrate Annie's centennial birthday. Annie's dedication to others is an inspiration to us all and we are privileged to have her as a cherished resident at Urray House."
