For more than 40 years two generations of two families have been raising funds for the RNL1 at the Cramond Inn on the south shore of the Firth of Forth. The two families, the Gumleys (owners of the inn) and the Proudfoots (the managers), were recently presented with a plaque in recognition of their long standing connection with the RNLI. Presenting the plaque to Sam Proudfoot is Sir Charles McGrigor, convenor of the Scottish Lifeboat Council (second from left). Also present were (I to r) Mr W. F. G. Lord, an honorary life governor of the Institution, Mr A. Cubic, honorary secretary Edinburgh branch, Mr K. L. Gumlev, Mr H. McCallum and Mrs Gumley.

photograph by courtesy of 'The Scotsman'.