A loving couple are looking forward to a very special Valentine’s Day celebration, after spending nearly 70 years together. Archie Kirkland, 93, and wife Martha, 91, first met in London in the early 1950s through a mutual friend.
They soon began dating before tying the knot in May 1955. The pair have been inseparable since, rarely spending a day apart.
In 1964, they moved to the south of Glasgow where Archie grew up. After nearly 70 years together, the couple are well in sync, as Archie helps Martha with her mobility and Martha always reminds him what to do next.
They said the secret to a long and happy marriage is being there for each other every day. The special couple are excited about upcoming plans next week.
They will celebrate their 68th Valentine’s Day together at Meallmore Group’s Mearns House, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire. Following a fall that resulted in a hospital stay for Martha last year, the couple moved into Mearns House in adjacent rooms.
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The home is planning a special day to treat the Kirklands with a Valentine’s Day meal and live entertainment. Dad-of-four Archie said: “We are happy to be in Mearns House, being well looked after and enjoying other people's company.”
The couple's kids, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, are delighted they will get to celebrate another Valentine's Day together. The family said: “We are so pleased that Mum and Dad really enjoy life together in Mearns House.
Mearns House manager, Kirsty Craig, said: “Archie and Martha set a great example for long-lasting love and the importance of supporting one another this Valentine’s Day. The pair are excellent company and bring a real liveliness to the home – we love welcoming their family to Mearns for visits.”
