Andy Towns, from Edinburgh was travelling in Laos when tragedy struck on Saturday
A Scottish teenager who died during a gap year trip has been described as "one in a million" by grieving friends.The keen footballer, who played for North Merchiston FC as a youngster, was from Edinburgh.On Twitter , Boroughmuir Seniors wrote: "Absolutely heartbroken.A minute silence was held by Andy's former club, North Merchiston FC, ahead of all of yesterday's games to pay their respects.
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