Obituaries

Sir Tom Farmer

Loved ones lost from among Edinburgh Evening News death notices

Jean Howarth

Death notices: Remembering your lost loved ones

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Martin Lewis highlights essential way to register your will for free

George Anthony McDowall

Loved ones lost from among Edinburgh Evening News death notices

Tributes paid to ‘warm and kind’ councillor after sudden death

Celebrate your loved one with GUESTPIX – The thoughtful way to cherish memories

Celebrate your loved one with a thoughtful way to cherish memories

Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale chairman Tom Allison lived the dream by taking his his former works team into the Scottish Cup. The Edinburgh side hosted St Mirren in 2017.

Tom Allison: A tribute to 'Mr Lothian Thistle'

A look back on the Queen's visits to Edinburgh, following her death at the age of 96.

Remembering The Queen's visits to Edinburgh over the years

Tributes have been paid to the late Ian Balfour, seen by many as 'wise counsel' a leading figure on the Edinburgh legal scene
Pic: John Chadwick

Tributes paid following the death of leading Edinburgh legal figure Ian Balfour

Jim McKay with the Dalai Lama at Edinburgh Art Centre in 2004

Scotsman Obituaries: James McKay, renowned Scottish horticulturalist

Neil Connery is joined by a group of Bond Girl-style actresses at the Hilton Hotel in London to publicise his film Operation Kid Brother in 1968

Obituary: Neil Connery, plasterer, occasional actor and brother of 007

Jock Heatherill, looking dashing in his RAF uniform

Scotsman Obituaries: Wing Commander Jock Heatherill OBE, Bomber Command veteran

Andy Gray in Edinburgh when he appeared in The Hypochondriak at the Lyceum in 2000

Obituary: Andy Gray, Scots actor who became panto legend

The former James Bond actor has died aged 90

From delivering milk in Fountainbridge to the definitive James Bond

Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume has died at the age of 83 (Picture: Gerry Penny/AFP via Getty Images)

Obituary: John Hume, Nobel Peace Prize winner who helped negotiate Good Friday A...

Colin Somerville

Tributes have been paid following the death of broadcaster and former Edinburgh ...
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Evening News entertainment writer, broadcaster and lecturer Colin Somerville, after the announcement of his passing, by his family.
Liam Rudden

Comedian Eddie Large has died at the age of 78 (Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Obituary: Eddie Large, Glasgow-born double act comedian who shot to fame on Oppo...

Douglas Rae has left a fortune of more than 6 million pounds in his will.

Football chief and sweetie tycoon Douglas Rae who created Millions leaves fortun...

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Obituary: Roddy Lumsden, Scottish poet, champion of new voices and quizzer extra...

Peter Sissons. Picture: PA

Newsreader Peter Sissons dies aged 77

Dr Gopi Menon (centre) is remembered as kind and compassionate. Source: JPI Media.

'An incredible man' - tributes pour in for lifesaving Edinburgh Neonatal doctor

Cliff Gorman was one of Scottish rugbys big characters who made a notable contribution to the sport he loved. Picture: Contributed

Obituary: Cliff Gorman, rugby player/official

The Very Rev Dr Bill McDonald. Picture: Church of Scotland

Obituary: Very Rev Dr Bill McDonald, Mayfield Parish minister

Philip taylor, gifted teacher, recognised each pupil as an individual. Picture: Contributed

Obituary: Philip Taylor, teacher and social scientist

Ian Bell, colossus of Scottish journalism whose political beliefs served to sharpen his prose. Picture: Steve Cox

Obituary: Ian Bell, journalist and author

Obituary: Professor Jeffrey Collins, 85

Obituary: Dr Elizabeth Marion “Elma” Innes, 94
Dr Elizabeth Marion “Elma” Innes, paediatric haematologist, has died in Edinburgh, aged 94.
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Firefighters battled to control the fire. Picture: Neil Hanna

Mortonhall fire: 26 funerals postponed

John Howard Wilson played for Scotland in 1953. Picture: comp

Obituary: John Howard Wilson, ex-rugby player, 85

Stephen Rostron was a multi-talented character with a passion for mechanics and steam engines. Picture: comp

Obituary: Stephen Royston, 64

Allan MacKay. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Obituary: Allan MacKay, 85

Jean Blades was a well-respected occupational therapist. Picture: comp

Obituary: Jean Blades MBE, 93

Obituary: Felicity MacGregor, 73

Lawyer Ivor Reginald Guild has died at the age of 90

Obituary: Ivor Reginald Guild, lawyer, 90

Hilary was a keen supporter of the Scottish Arts Club. Picture: contributed

Obituary: Hilary Margaret Campbell McCallum, 92

Obituary: Rachel Peterkin, 98

David Purves wrote three plays in Scots. Picture: comp

Obituary: David Purves, 90

Marshall Napier was committed to the Seagull Trust. Picture: comp

Obituary: Marshall Napier, sailor, 84

Prudence Barron was sharp and astute to the very end. Picture: contributed

Obituary: Prudence Barron, doctor, 97

Obituary: Rona Woodward, 50

Colleagues at Black Diamond paid tribute to Brian Smith. Picture: comp

Obituary: Brian Smith, DJ, 61

Sir Thomas Macpherson told of his war exploits in a book. Picture: contributed

Obituary: Sir Thomas Macpherson, war hero, 94

Professor Nigel Walker studied crime and mental illness. Picture: comp

Obituary: Professor Nigel Walker, 97

Robin Barbour takes over from retiring moderator Dr Peter Brodie, left, at the General Assembly in 1979

Obituary: Robin Barbour, 93

Richard Philip

Obituary: Richard Philip, veterinary expert, 72

Sir Andrew Manzie worked his way to the top. Picture: Crown Copyright

Obituary: Sir Andrew Gordon Manzie, 84

Sandy Munro built the Geilsland regime for troubled boys

Obituary: Sandy Munro, teacher, 83

Obituary: Paul Mackenzie, 95

Obituary: Jenny Watson, 89

Alex Currie. Picture: comp

Obituary: Alex Currie, 88

Kerry Napuk helped Mammas restaurant in Grassmarket. Picture: contributed

Obituary: Kerry Napuk, social activist, 74

Obituary: Brian Gregor, 70

Obituary: Professor Sir Ken Murray

Obituary: Sir Robert Edwards, 87

Obituary: Tom Buchanan, councillor, 55