Perthshire senior citizens are remembered in their lifetime for going the extra mile to help others

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An effort has been made to recognise the huge contribution made by two Perthshire senior citizens to their communities with ‘purple plaques’ made up to tell everyone passing how these ladies, both in their nineties, put years into helping others.

The Scottish care company, Home Instead, was so inspired by stories of how clients had made a difference, that they came up with the idea of placing plaques celebrating outstanding, ‘ordinary’ people on walls around the UK which already displayed the ‘blue plaques’ commemorating famous people.

One of those chosen was Ruth Wilson (93) from Perth, who spent many years working as a nurse at Bridge of Earn Hospital, not just looking after people’s health but giving them a mental boost too.

She used her experience as a hairdresser to give patients haircuts, lifting their spirits during their hospital stay.Ruth said: “It was surreal seeing my name on a plaque, let alone knowing that it would be on a wall for the world to see.“I know how important it is to help people in need, so it’s my honour knowing that I have made a difference.” Barbara Mackintosh (93)from Burrelton, was another Perthshire local recognised in the campaign.