There’s something so personal about putting ink to paper

Alison MacColl, 58, an aromatherapist, lives in Glasgow with her husband Alistair, 58, their daughter Iona, 13, and son Angus, 11. Everyone remembers their first job. Mine, secured aged 16 in 1982, was as an office junior. My family was really proud. And my gran, Peggy, who lived on the Isle of Mull, sent a letter to congratulate me. I’ve treasured it ever since. As a young child I’d visited my grandparents regularly on the Isle of Mull with my father, Alistair. It was always so exciting – we’d ...