Andrew MacKinnon funeral: 11 photos from Edinburgh ceremony held for schoolboy with Callum Beattie tribute
Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of Edinburgh schoolboy Andrew MacKinnon on Friday, March 31. The ceremony was decorated with Heart of Midlothian football tributes for the young Hearts fan and musician Callum Beattie sang for the crowds. The 15-year-old collapsed on the pitch at Forrester High School in the city on March 14. He was described as fun-loving, fiercely loyal to his friends and deeply loved by his family at the service. Andrew, who played for Salvesen Community Football Club, leaves behind his two sisters, his father, mother and stepdad.
5. Floral tributes at the funeral
Floral tributes at the funeral of his team Salvesen CFC. Tribute was paid to Hearts fan Andrew while smoke flares of his team were also set off as his cortege passed Tynecastle Photo: Andrew Milligan
6. A mourner wearing a t-shirt with a picture of Andrew
A mourner wearing a t-shirt with a picture of Andrew MacKinnon at the packed service on Friday Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Milligan
7. Mournes line the street as the funeral cortege arrives
Scores of people gathered at the church for the funeral service which was followed by service of thanksgiving for Andrew’s life at Warriston Crematorium. Photo: Andrew Milligan
8. Floral tributes
Floral tributes at the funeral of Andrew MacKinnon at St David's Church, Edinburgh. Photo: Andrew Milligan