Scotland’s oldest man – and Britain’s joint oldest man – Alf Smith from St Madoes, has celebrated his 109th birthday.
He was born on March 29 1908, the same day as his counterpart in England, Bob Weighton from Alton in Hampshire.
“They haven’t met but they have exchanged photos and birthday cards for the last three years,” said his daughter Irene Noble, from Edinburgh.
She was greeting visitors to Mr Smith’s home who were keen to pass on their congratulations for his milestone birthday.
As a treat Mr Smith enjoyed a lunch of smoked haddock and poached egg.
“Fish is his favourite food, that is why his brain is so good,” said Mrs Noble.
“I am 79 and feeling young as I am 30 years younger than Dad.”
She said her father was not so mobile any more and that she had been staying with him to help him out.
The second youngest of six sons born to John and Jessie Smith, Mr Smith was educated at Invergowrie Primary School and Harris Academy, Dundee.
He emigrated to Canada, along with four of his brothers, in 1927 but returned after five years and went on to drive lorries for his brother, George.
During the Second World War Mr Smith was in the Home Guard, and married Isobel when he was 29.
The couple went on to a farm at Kinfauns and had two children, Irene and Allan.
Allan died last year aged 77 and Mrs Smith passed away 13 years ago, aged 97.
In the past Mr Smith has put his longevity down to a love of porridge which he has every day.
Mr Smith also gave up smoking at the age of 80 after buying a new car and being reluctant to stain the inside with nicotine. He only stopped driving at the age of 96.
