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The winners of the biggest lottery jackpot in UK history, have announced their plans to “divorce amicably”.
Christine and Colin Weir, who scooped the £161 million EuroMillions prize in 2011, have been married for more than 30 years, but said they had been “living apart for some time”.
The couple from Largs, Ayshire, issued a statement to The Scottish Sun, saying: ‘It is with deep regret that Chris and Colin confirm they have been living apart for some time and intend to divorce amicably.
“There will be no further comment.”
Colin and Chris Weir, from Largs in Ayrshire, celebrate after a £151 million win.PA Archive/PA ImagesMrs Weir, 62, a psychiatric nurse and Mr Weir, 71, a former TV cameraman and studio manager, were catapulted onto the Sunday Times Rich List after their win.
The pair, who have two grown-up children, began their life as multimillionaires by clearing their debts and splashing out on a trip to Spain, a mansion and a fleet of cars.
In 2013 they set up The Weir Charitable Trust, which support Scottish charities and local community groups.
These include the Partick Thistle Football Club, which received a substantial investment from the couple. In recognition of their generosity, the club named a section of its Firhill Stadium the Colin Weir Stand.
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The couple have been big donors to the SNP, donating over £3 million to the party.
In 2014, they faced “downright nasty” personal attacks after donating £1m to the independence campaign ahead of the 2014 Scottish referendum.