One of the oldest living residents in Largs played his part in the Coronation celebrations at the weekend.
Robert Smyth, aged 102, planted a minature flowering cherry tree in the gardens of Castelebay Court to mark the special occasion.
indeed Robert has lived through three Coronations - and was only a 15 year old when King George VI was crowned, and then 32 years of age when Queen Elizabeth's Coronation Day took place in 1953.
Robert, who is the oldest resident in the block, joined in the celebrations in the south side of the town as the residents of Castle Bay Court held a barbecue on Sunday 7th in honour of the King's coronation.
Robert Smyth, who lives overlooking the sea in Largs, was born in 1921 and celebrated his 102th birthday on January 4.
The WW2 veteran has lived in the area all his life and moved to the seafront after retiring from a long career in administration at Colvilles and the British Steel Corporation in Glengarnock.
Robert served in the RAF during the Second World War, mainly in Sri Lanka and the Far East on Coastal Command, and has many tales to tell those who know him well.
He met his future wife Dorothy Dickens at a dance while stationed at the air force base in St Athan, South Wales.
Their love of dancing and music continued throughout their long and happy marriage until Dorothy passed away aged 90 several years ago.
They used to dance several times a week all over Ayrshire and Robert continued doing so until recent years.
Robert attributes his long and healthy life to staying fit through dancing, a healthy diet, porridge every morning.
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