Ayrshire shopkeeper Marion is a true high street hero after award win

dailyrecord.co.uk:

An Ayrshire shopkeeper is Scotland’s High Street Hero. Marion Gilliland has run her family gift shop - Presents and Correct - in Cumnock for decades, becoming a force for good in her community.

Not only has she made her Townhead Street store a safe place for all, but she has helped secure tens of thousands of pounds of improvements for other businesses.She goes above and beyond to meet customers’ needs, champions charitable causes and supports seriously ill friends - while dealing with her own health challenges.So she was an overwhelming choice as High Street Hero at the Scotland Loves Local Awards.Organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the awards recognise and reward the remarkable work taking place to improve communities.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Marion, 50, who is recovering from a stroke, said: “Cumnock means so much to me because of the people.

Here in the shop we try to make sure that everyone’s looked after. I just do what I’m here to do - it’s just my job. I’m so grateful to anyone who nominated me.”She added: “Two weeks ago I took a stroke.

I got a tremendous service from the NHS at Crosshouse. It’s been a scary few weeks, but my family and staff have been outstanding.