Flowers have been left next to the statue of Edinburgh boxing legend Ken Buchanan, in tribute to the champion who died on Saturday at the age of 77.
The bronze statue, unveiled in 2022 outside the St James Quarter at the top of Leith Walk, came after six years of fundraising by the Ken Buchanan MBE Foundation, which raised more than £47,000 to get the sculpture made.
The floral arrangements were laid at the base of the statue and attached to railings. And passers-by and fans of the Capital-born sporting icon stopped to read some of the messages left with the flowers. One said: “Leith will always love you Mr B.” Another read: “RIP Ken Buchanan. A true legend.”
1. Ken Buchanan statue
The bronze statue was unveiled by former Edinburgh Lord Provosts Frank Ross and Donald Wilson in August 2022. Photo: Neil Johnstone
2. Ken Buchanan statue
Passers-by took time to read some of the messages attached to the flowers outside the St James Quarter. Photo: Neil Johnstone
3. Ken Buchanan statue
Floral tributes have been left at the statue of Edinburgh boxing legend Ken Buchanan outside the St James Quarter. Photo: Neil Johnstone
4. Boxing tributes
The flowers were left in tribute to the Edinburgh-born sporting hero and undisputed world lightweight champion who died on Saturday, aged 77. Photo: Neil Johnstone