Mary Livingstone (76) and Anne Harley (68) were back on patrol to see the former Drumoyne Primary in Govan turned into new homes for rent by Linthouse Housing Association.

They even teamed up with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to “escort” the MSP across the road when she officially opened the Cromdale Square development earlier this month. Between them Mary and Anne have 28 years of service to the community in their road safety roles. Now in a happy coincidence they have family members who have moved into the properties off Shieldhall Road.

The visit brought back many memories for the pair – especially as part of the façade of the former school has been saved and incorporated into the new development. The school closed in 2010 and lay in a derelict condition until Linthouse identified the site for 49 much-needed new homes built by CCG (Scotland) and costing £10.2 million.

Ms Sturgeon – MSP for Glasgow Southside - unveiled a commemorative plaque marking her visit and praised the development of homes. She also visited some of the properties and met tenants who had now moved in.

Irene C McFarlane, chief executive of Linthouse Housing Association, said: “We were delighted to welcome Mary and Anne back to a location they know only too well. We salute their road safety role over so many years keeping children safe on their way to and from school each day.”

Mary who worked as a lollipop lady between 1987 and 2001 said: “It was lovely to be back and what a difference the housing association has made to the place. The houses look lovely.”

Anne who was a lollipop lady between 1985 and 2010 added: “ I loved my job and the kids were great. It was a very rewarding role to make sure children got safely across a busy road. Coming back is a real trip down memory lane.”