Dunbartonshire man spins to his century

William Gemmell from Bearsden has received a special message from the King and Queen as he marked his 100^th birthday.

He was born on the south side of Glasgow and served in the Army at the end of World War Two.

After the war he studied at Glasgow University, graduated with a degree in Engineering and worked in that field until he retired.
He has been married for 67 years and still lives at home.

William spends a lot of time on his exercise bike every day and says it is important in life to have a goals.
He is now intent on reaching 105.

The congratulations message from Buckingham Palace was presented by Deputy Lieutenant Margaret Stewart at a celebration at his home attended by family and friends.