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Kathleen Speirs

'I'd rather have a fish supper than a fancy man' Scots granny goes viral with words of wisdom and daft antics

A Scots gran who would 'rather have a fish supper than a fancy man' has gone viral with her hilarious online videos and words of wisdom.

Elizabeth Welsh, known as Lizzie, from the Maryhill area of Glasgow, had Scots in stitches in a video involving a bottle of Smirnoff vodka and 'getting her t**s out' on camera.

Despite a daily brave battle with skin cancer, lockdown hasn't slowed the 94-year-old down, whose humour is stealing the limelight from her performing relatives.

Doting grandson, Gee Ritchie takes on the role of drag queen, Gina Gee, and granny Lizzie is her biggest fan.

Gee Ritchie said his gran has the 'best personality' and loves life (Handout)

Gee, 31, who hails from Robsoyton, in the north-east of the city, told the Record: "My gran is my world.

"She has the biggest and best personality and has supported me from day one.

"She's 95 next year but still loves going to the pub, socialising, getting glammed up and she comes to all of my drag shows.

"Lockdown has been hard for her but she's always up for entertaining people."

Posting regular videos on his social media, Gee's Instagram followers are often treated to cameos from former ticket conductor, Lizzie.

Gee Ritchie's drag act is Gina Gee and says his gran is his biggest fan (Handout)

But her appearances go beyond Gee's camera lens.

"Any time I do a drag show in Glasgow, my gran ends up on the stage singing and dancing, and she gets a standing ovation every time," he added.

"Now it's moved onto my social media and people just love her.

"I definitely get my love of performing from my gran, she's amazing."

Lizzie, who's mum to Jacqueline and Betty, also dotes on her four grandsons, Gee, twin bother, Alan, Ian Ritchie, 37 and Craig McKinnon.

Determined to get back to her favourite night spots n Glasgow's Merchant City, Gee said nothing slows his gran down.

Gee Ritchie's fan base request content from his gran on his social media platforms (Handout)

He said: "My gran is always so glam, especially for her age.

"Her drink of choice is vodka and coke with no ice and she said she would 'rather a fish supper over a man'.

"She's a regular tea drinker, eats three meals a day and loved her homemade soup, as well as giant chocolate buttons.

"And her tip for a long life is 'doing what you're no meant to'.

"I can't wait to get her out and about again."

You can follow Gina Gee on Instagram and Facebook.

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