A Tayside man has celebrated his 106th birthday, and says staying active has been the key to his long life.
Alex Thomson celebrated turning 106 at the South Grange Care Home in Monifieth, where he is a resident, and was joined by his friends and family for a party.
Mr Thomson is thought to be the third oldest man in the country, and the oldest man in the Tayside area.
He worked as an electrician and was part of company Loudon Brothers from the start of his career until his retirement at 70.
He has seen his family grow through the generations and has a son and a daughter, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr Thomson, who had lived in Dundee for most of his life before moving into the care home earlier this year, said there was no secret to his lengthy life.
However, he thinks his love of gardening has kept him fit and healthy.
He said: “I have led a low-key life, and kept myself to myself, but I like gardening and that meant I was always active.”
He also got an early birthday wish last week, as Scotland voted No to independence.
Mr Thomson did not fight in either of the world wars due to his job being considered a ‘reserved occupation’, and was therefore forbidden from military service.
However, living through them helped him make his decision.
He said: “I had a lot of friends and some of my family were affected by both wars and they were British wars, so I knew what I was going to do.
“I had a postal vote and I was adamant that I was going to vote No.”
At his birthday party he was joined by his sister May Ferrier, his son who is also named Alex Thomson, and granddaughter Lynne Ferrier.
Son Alex has praised his father’s appetite for life.
He said: “Although he’s a bit too frail to take part in the gardening, he loves spending time outside.
“He takes every day as a gift. It’s a very inspiring thing to see.”