Painter, designer and illustrator, born in Auchlishie, Kirriemuir, Angus. She was noted for her richly coloured, decorative domestic scenes and still lifes. Studied at Edinburgh College of Art, specialising in stained glass and mural painting and working in the department of design, 1945–51, her teachers included John Maxwell and Leonard Rosoman. In 1949 gained a postgraduate studentship, followed by a year’s senior travelling scholarship, spent in France, Italy and Sweden. In 1950s worked in London as a freelance designer and illustrator, working for major publishing houses while showing at RA, LG and elsewhere, being elected RWS in 1968. Had solo show at Catto Gallery, 1990. Later appearances included The Autumn Show, The Wykeham Gallery, Stockbridge, 2004.