One of the last posties to still be doing her round on two wheels has finally hung up her bicycle clips.
After 25 years of pedalling up to eight-and-a-half miles a day, Anne Hourston has decided to retire at the age of 65.
She originally took the job, on the island of Flotta off the north coast of Scotland, only because the regular postman was sick.
Anne said: “I can’t drive, so I did the round on my bike. I’ve only ever used one gear.
“Over the years, I’ve had three bikes – the last one is quite old and heavy. I’ve had it years and it’s going to the local museum.”
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Anne’s boss Charlie Alway said internet shopping had caused the move from bikes to vans and added: “In many ways, this is an end of an era.”
Royal Mail said Anne was the last cycling postie in Scotland.
