Bonnie baby delivery by yon bonnie banks
There was a special delivery on the A82 - but less of the familiar Amazon variety and more stork-style.
On her way to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley on Thursday July 15, heavily-pregnant Tilly Martin had been having contractions before leaving home in Campbeltown.
Things seemed to be calm and steady - then baby decided, just before Luss, that he was waiting no longer.
Driving her daughter to Paisley was mum Donna Martin from Lochgilphead, who explained: ‘Tilly was checked over at Campbeltown hospital, and things seemed to be going slowly.
‘After complications with a previous birth she was booked into Paisley hospital. We thought we had plenty of time; when we left Campbeltown contractions were far apart and not too bad. But by the time we got to the Rest and be Thankful her labour suddenly became intense so I called the emergency services and pulled into a lay-by just before Luss.’
The emergency services swung into action, as the Scottish Ambulance Service air ambulance and road ambulance crews were called out and Police Scotland closed the A82 by Loch Lomond for safety and to allow paramedics space to work.
Donna continued: ‘The operator on the phone was giving us advice - and I helped deliver my grandson at 12.46pm.
‘Mum and baby are doing fine.’
The dramatic delivery means that 16-month-old Lily, who was at home with proud dad Michael, now has a wee brother.
‘I’d like to thank everyone who helped,’ Donna continued.
‘They were all brilliant and ensured Tilly and baby had all the care and support needed. ‘What fantastic teams!’ Weighing in at a healthy 7lb 4oz, he has been named Liam.
Mum and baby are both back home in Campbeltown, and Tilly said: ‘He has been named Liam Marcus Johnson and has settled in at home very well.
‘His big sister Lily is now warming to him.
‘I thank absolutely everyone who helped out - the ambulance, air ambulance and the police.
‘They were amazing, so helpful and very reassuring.’