Painter and teacher, born in Kingsmuir, Angus. After Arbroath High School she attended Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee, 1948–53, teachers including Alberto Morrocco. Went on to lecture at Didsbury College of Education in Manchester. Was elected to RSW in 1955, also showing at RA and Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. Had several dozen solo exhibitions in north of England, Scotland and America. Public galleries in Bolton, Dundee, Salford and elsewhere hold examples. Lived in Arbroath, Angus.