Meg Melvin, Scotland’s second oldest woman, enjoyed a party and buffet organised by her carers at Bield’s Dundas Court in Glasgow.

The former cleaner — who worked until she was 92-years-old — spoke of her delight at the festivities.

Mrs Melvin told the Post: “The party has been a complete surprise.

“It’s been a wonderful day and I am over the moon to have all of my friends and family in one place to celebrate this special day.

“The staff here have really made today so special, it was all a great surprise and I can’t thank them enough.” Born in Dundee on August 7, 1906, the great-grandmother moved to Glasgow eight years later.

Having lived through five monarchs and 20 Prime Ministers, Meg has memories of world events shared by few others — including the Second World War.

She said: “It was a very frugal time with rationing going on. We had our ration books and you got very little.

“The blackout changed our lives. I remember the ack ack gun in Ruchill Park.” Upon leaving school, she worked in a sweet and fruit shop before becoming the manager of a cleaning company. Meg went on to marry her late husband, who died in 1960.

She added: “I think my husband would be stunned at the way things have changed over the years.

“We always went out together but after he died, I just had to make the best of it.” Meg’s children are now aged 75, 73 and 69-years-old and she has nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Her eldest son, Donald Melvin, said: “This is amazing, mum has done so well.

“She says one of the secrets of her longevity is never thinking about her age. If she can do something, she will.

“Her sense of humour is fantastic — I still get into trouble sometimes.” A resident at Dundas Court for 10 years, Meg had lived independently until moving into the Knightswood complex.

Kathy Crombie, communications and marketing business manager at Bield, owners of Dundas Court, said: “Meg’s 108th birthday is a remarkable achievement — and a cause for much celebration for her and her family and for everyone at Bield. It’s testament to the fact that Bield’s older people are free to enjoy life, free to be who they want to be and free to continue to make the most of life.” Mrs Melvin said she has remained active and put her long life down to never thinking about her age and having a little bit of everything in moderation. She said: “I led an ordinary life as a housewife.

“When I had my husband we always went out together and I met with friends to attend various social clubs.

“I have had a very happy life — I’m very lucky.” The Post wishes Mrs Melvin a very happy birthday and many happy returns on reaching her milestone.