Scots binman dies of covid after wife spends hundreds of pounds on protective equipment
Scott Hunter, 52, from Auchterarder, lost his 18-day battle with the killer virus surrounded by his heartbroken family.
Popular binman, Scott Hunter, who has died from Covid, was described as larger than life (Image: perthshireadvertiser)
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Ribbons and Rangers strips tied to bins in tribute to popular refuse collector who died from COVID-19
Scott Hunter, from Auchterarder, was based at Crieff Recycling Centre and worked on one of the refuse collection shifts serving Crieff, Comrie and St Fillans
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Scott Hunter was described as larger than life (Image: perthshireadvertiser)
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Workers clearing the River Dee at Abergeldie Castle
The Baron of Abergeldie, John Gordon, and his wife sought refuge at a neighbour’s house after a 500-yard stretch of embankment next to the castle was swallowed up by the swollen Dee.
Tonnes of rock were placed on the wrecked riverbank in an attempt to save the A-listed tower from destruction.
‘The knock-on effect can still be felt’
Reverend Canon Vittoria Hancock was at the heart of the action when Storm Frank hit Ballater.
“The village had had almost continuous rain for three months, plus snow melt, plus Storm Frank,” she said.