A SPECIAL Helensburgh woman who has celebrated her centenary birthday has thanked the community.

Isa McKinnon has been feeling the love from the town as she marked her 100th birthday filled with surprises and fun on October 26.

Local charity Grey Matters organised a bash at The Bridge at the end of last month full of family and friends to celebrate a much-loved member of the group and community.

The afternoon started with a formal presentation of the card from the King and Queen by Deputy Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead.

There were then a few short speeches and home baking, music, entertainment and trips down memory lane.

Isa celebrated her special birthday surrounded by family, friends and the communityIsa celebrated her special birthday surrounded by family, friends and the community (Image: Grey Matters) And Isa received some pretty unique gifts from A.G Barr - the company that produce Irn Bru - to help show her love for the iconic Scottish soft drink.

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Since the birthday party, Isa has been inundated with lovely presents, cards and messages from the Burgh community and got in contact touch with the Advertiser to help send out a 'thank you' to everyone who was involved in her special day.

The centenarian said: "Thank you to everyone who has been in touch. It has been so heartwarming and truly appreciated.

"I would like to thank all my family, friends and indeed the whole community for helping me celebrate my 100th birthday.

"Thank you to all the community groups and organisations including Irn Bru and ACHA who held surprise celebrations to mark my birthday.

"A special thanks for all the cakes and flowers received. Every card has been read and everyone’s kindness is much appreciated." 

And Grey Matters' Alison Gildea previously said: "The party went brilliantly and Isa had no idea. Grey Matters Active Ageing members got together to raise money for a Christmas light for Isa. She is such a lovely person, she lights up any room and now she will light up Colquhoun Square.

"Our sincere thanks to Vivien Dance from the Festive Lighting Charitable Trust and Gill Aitkenhead, Lord Lieutenant for joining us and making the event even more special."