The super-fit granddad-of-two had left his home in Motherwell and headed to the Highlands to 'make the most of the weather' as the country enjoyed a heat wave.
A tragic pensioner fell to his death in Glencoe moments after making a final phone call to his family.
The experienced climber scaled the peak and took in the breathtaking views, before tragedy struck on the way down. Top news stories today “I’m glad I wasn’t brought up with iPads - instead I got to learn loads from my dad about the Scottish hills."He would help anyone who had never climbed hills before to make sure they were kitted out and safe."
“The whole family is indebted to them. I don’t think they get enough respect for what they do. They are putting their lives at risk as well.”
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