One of the oldest residents of a Lanarkshire care home has embarked on an astonishing feat of musical endurance – to offer a note of reassurance.Despite living with arthritis, 98-years-young Rebecca Parker has embarked on a 100-day piano marathon for charity – to keep spirits of staff and fellow residents high in the face of lockdown restrictions.Every morning, the nimble-fingered nonagenarian, originally from Skye, plays Scottish music on the Baby Grand piano of McClymont House, run by South Lanarkshire Council, in Lanark.
Despite residents having to remain separate because of distancing, the melodies can be heard throughout the home – providing a harmony of comfort for others.Mrs Parker, a retired teacher, reveals she was part-inspired by