Midlothian couple celebrate 60 years of marriage

Summarised from Edinburgh Live's report · Updated 10 Oct, 13:13 · Archive

Sana and Tony Forrest have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary after 60 years of marriage.

Sana and Tony Forrest, from Midlothian, have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary, marking 60 years of marriage. The couple first met as teenagers at a Youth Fellowship at a church hall in The Inch, Edinburgh, and married on 8 October 1966 at Liberton Northfield church. They were presented with flowers and a congratulatory message from King Charles III to mark the occasion, during a visit from Midlothian Provost Councillor Debbi McCall and the Deputy Lieutenant of Midlothian.

Over their marriage, the couple have had two sons, Marc and Paul, and two grandchildren, Jasmine and Summer. They have travelled extensively, including trips to Canada and Alaska, cruises throughout the Mediterranean, and holidays in Malta, Cyprus and Greece. More recently they have enjoyed caravan holidays in Ayr and Aviemore and visits to family in Derby. They remain in touch with friends from their early years at the church youth group.

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• Loved-up Midlothian couple who first met as teenagers celebrate 60 years of marriageOver the course of their marriage, Sana and Tony have built a loving familyEdinburgh Live · 10 Oct, 12:50

In this story: Sana Forrest · Tony Forrest · Midlothian · Edinburgh · Liberton Northfield church

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