ELIZABETH Brogan celebrated turning 101 with nine other VIPs in the grand surroundings of Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery.

Guests with a combined age of 1000 were treated to afternoon tea in one of the city’s best loved buildings.

They included First World War veteran, 102-year-old George Mulveny.

Glasgow’s Depute Lord Provost Phil Braat was also present along with Cordia’s Director of Services, Andy Clark and Head of Care Services, Frances McMeeking.

The 10 special guests, who include five centenarians and three 99-year-olds, received commemorative packs which included replica postcards, stamps and other common items from during the First World War.

Andy Clark, Director of Services for Cordia, said: “It’s been a real honour to arrange this event, it gives us the opportunity to celebrate this very special group of people.

“As an organisation, we are committed to commemorating the First World War and we acknowledge the bravery of the men and women from Glasgow that have allowed us to enjoy the freedoms we have today.

“On behalf of everyone at Cordia we hope each of our clients and their guests have thoroughly enjoyed themselves today.”

The Depute Lord Provost said: “It’s a pleasure and privilege to meet with senior citizens born during the First World War.

“As babes in arms they would have little memory of the conflict. However, its impact was lasting and changed lives irrevocably.

“It’s important that we remember the Great War.

“There are few people left, who lived through that conflict, to give their testimony.”

The event is part of Cordia’s four-year plan to commemorate the First World War centenary.

To find out more about how Glasgow is commemorating the centenary of the First World War, visit: firstworldwarglasgow.co.uk