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Title: Marion MacKay Polson - Leith.
Post by: PaulJC on Saturday 26 October 24 13:49 BST (UK)

Hello All,

I am trying to find any information on Marion MacKay Polson who I understand was born in 1909 in Leith.
At the moment all I know is that she had a long career working for the Royal Family at Holyrood Palace where she retired in the late 1960's.

Thanks,
Paul

Title: Re: Marion MacKay Poulson - Leith.
Post by: Kloumann on Saturday 26 October 24 14:01 BST (UK)

Born Marion McKay Polson, Leith Sth, 1909, mmn Thomson

Died age 94, in 2004, Edinburgh, unmarried.

She was daughter of Joseph Polson & Christina Thomson, married 1908, Newington

In 1911, the family, Joseph, 38, Christina, 33 & Marion, 2  were living in Kildonan, Sutherland with Grandparents, Alexander & Ellen Polson.

In 1921, Clyne, Sutherland, Marion has 3 siblings, Williamina, Joseph & Christina

Title: Re: Marion MacKay Poulson - Leith.
Post by: AlanBoyd on Saturday 26 October 24 15:45 BST (UK)

A fair amount of family information in this artice. Marian is mentioned at the end.

25 February 1983: Aberdeen Press and Journal

Title: Re: Marion MacKay Poulson - Leith.
Post by: AlanBoyd on Saturday 26 October 24 15:50 BST (UK)

Presumably this is she?

20 December 1955: Daily Record

Title: Re: Marion MacKay Poulson - Leith.
Post by: PaulJC on Sunday 27 October 24 09:33 GMT (UK)

Thanks All.

Also, it seems that some of the items relating to her Royal service are for sale at an auction.

Title: Re: Marion MacKay Polson - Leith.
Post by: arceolas on Thursday 27 February 25 00:32 GMT (UK)

Hi there

Marion Mackay Polson is my 2x great aunt. She grew up in the crofting township of Doll near Brora in Sutherland and went into service when she left school. She worked at Holyrood for just under 40 years when she retired.

I remember her well as she only passed away in 2004.

I was shocked to hear someone has sold items belonging to at auction last year as this included her service medals and her sister’s medal.