A north-east couple who met walking dogs in Moray have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.
Jim, 86, and Muriel Morrison, 82, received a special card from the Queen on Thursday to mark their 60th wedding anniversary.
The loving grandparents will mark the occasion with a meal at the Marcliffe Hotel on North Deeside Road today, surrounded by close friends and family.
The couple, who now live in Aberdeen, first met when Mrs Morrison had been visiting her sister in Keith, where Mr Morrison was originally from.
Mr Morrison had popped over to her sister’s home to walk their dogs.
Mr Morrison, who formerly worked at British International Helicopters at Aberdeen Airport, said: “She said if you’re taking the dogs, you can take my sister along as well, so I thought, nae bother.
“So we went along for a walk, and that was the start of it. We’ve been together ever since, with absolutely no regrets.”
Mrs Morrison, who is originally from Peterculter, said: “We got married on October 25, 1958 in Peterculter Parish Church.
“It was a lovely wedding, and feels just like yesterday, we remember everything – especially the photographer whose camera broke.
“Our daughter Elaine was born in 1962, and our son Murray was born in 1966, and they’ve given us three grandchildren each – Scott, Blair and Fraser are Elaine’s children, and Murray’s three are Kimberley, Greg and Glen.
“Being grandparents has been some of the best years of our marriage, it’s really kept us going.
“The grandchildren have been a big part of our lives since they were born, we’ve watched them grow up and graduate and now we love hearing all their stories and watching them start their careers.
“They’re a nice bunch and they really give you a lot of hope for the younger generation.”
Mr Morrison added: “We’ve had our card from The Queen, and plenty of other cards from friends and family, it’s been really nice.”
When asked what the secret to their long and happy marriage was, Mrs Morrison joked: “Of course it’s all about a little give and take, but it’s also important to have a jolly good argument every now and then to clear the air.”
