An Edinburgh woman has marked her centenary as she celebrates a life filled with adventure.
Former nurse, Sheila McCulloch, turned 100 on Friday June 27 as she was surrounded by friends and family.
Living in HC-One Scotland’s Murrayfield House Care Home, in the capital, she said she was thrilled during her birthday celebrations.
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Born in Ayrshire in 1925, Sheila worked in both Perth and Edinburgh as well as having a stint in the Arctic.
She described forming lifelong friendships and memories with indigenous communities in the Arctic Circle.
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Sheila described growing up alongside her sister Helen, with those close to her describing her as a ‘resilient spirit.’
Her professional path also led her to Queen Margaret College, where she forged lifelong friendships with colleagues Ann and David, whom she said she still holds dear.
The 100-year-old is still an active member of the Church or Scotland and she kept active throughout her life by thwacking at Ravelston Golf Club.
Her love for learning and nature is said to shine through in her enthusiasm for David Attenborough’s wildlife programmes, which she still enjoys watching.
Sheila’s close relationships with her cousins’ children – Gordon, Susan, and Elspeth – remain a cornerstone of her life, as well as fond memories of lunches with her nursing friend Elaine at Lauriston Farm.
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When asked what her secret to a long life, Sheila McCulloch stated: “Well I don’t know but I feel like a hundred now!”
Fiona Truesdale, HC-One Scotland’s Murrayfield House Care Home Manager, said: “Sheila’s radiant spirit and incredible stories inspire us all. Her 100th birthday is a momentous occasion at HC-One Scotland’s Murrayfield House, and we’re thrilled to celebrate her extraordinary life with her friends, family, and our community.”