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Telegraph
4 hours ago
- Telegraph
Family pays tribute to ‘adventurous' boy, 15, after paddle boarding death
The family of a teenager who died after going missing in a loch have paid tribute to a 'much-loved and adventurous' boy. A search was launched after Alexander McNab, 15, disappeared while paddle boarding at Loch Ore, near Lochgelly, Fife, at about 5.25pm on Saturday. His body was recovered from the water at 1.20pm on Sunday. His family paid tribute, saying: 'Alexander was much-loved, caring, adventurous, bold, hard-working, ambitious and always looking out and caring for others. He was a much-loved son, brother, grandson, cousin, friend and boyfriend, and a big part of his local community. 'Alexander will be forever missed by those that knew him and loved him. The family would appreciate privacy at this emotional time.' A Coastguard helicopter and rescue teams from St Andrews, Queensferry and Leven were involved in the search at the weekend. Police said there were not believed to be any suspicious circumstances, and a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal. Det Sgt Duncan Thompson said: 'Our thoughts are very much with Alexander's family at this very distressing time, and we have specialist officers supporting them.' Meanwhile, a body has been found in the search for the former owner of the Lodge on Loch Lomond hotel. Alan Colquhoun, 83, who founded the four-star hotel in Luss in 1992, is understood to have fallen from a boat into Loch Lomond on Thursday. The 48-room hotel is run by Mr Colquhoun's son Niall and daughter-in-law Ann. Police Scotland said the body, which has still to be formally identified, was recovered near the island of Inchlonaig on Sunday afternoon. A spokesman said: 'There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances, and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.'
Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Mystery man identified after human remains wash up on popular Scots beach as cops issue update
It is understood that the remains were linked to the body of a man found in Northern Ireland GRIM FIND Mystery man identified after human remains wash up on popular Scots beach as cops issue update Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COPS have confirmed they have identified the human remains which washed ashore on a Scots beach earlier this month. The grim discovery was made on Tuesday, June 10, on Prestwick Beach in Ayrshire. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The human remains found on Prestwick Beach on June 10 have been identified Credit: Tom Farmer Emergency services were called to the scene after a human "leg" was reportedly found at the popular tourist spot. One witness told The Scottish Sun: "I was walking along the beach early on Tuesday morning when I came across a leg bone. "It was buried under some seaweed. It was just a bone with the sock and shoe still on it." It is understood that the remains were linked to the body of a man found in the Donaghadee Road area of Millisle in Northern Ireland in May. His death is not being treated as suspicious. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 10.45am on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, we received a report that human remains had been discovered on Prestwick Beach in Ayrshire. 'The remains have now been identified as those of a missing person from outside of Scotland. "The relevant police service has been informed." A spokesperson for the PSNI told the Ayr Advertiser: "The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that the body found in the Donaghadee Road area of Millisle on Wednesday, May 21, has been identified. "The remains were determined to be male, and police are engaging with the family of the deceased. Mystery deepens over 'human remains' found by horrified dogwalker in field near school as cops scour stream for clues "The death is not being treated as suspicious." Elsewhere, a body has been found during a frantic search for the founder of a popular hotel after he fell from a boat on Loch Lomond. Alan Colquhoun, 83, is believed to have been on a boat ride with members of his family when he fell overboard on Thursday afternoon.
BBC News
9 hours ago
- BBC News
Body found in search for Lodge on Loch Lomond founder
A body has been found following a search for the missing founder of the Lodge on Loch Lomond Scotland confirmed the body was recovered in the loch, near the Isle of Inchlonaig, at around 15:25 on Scotland News understands the family of Alan Colquhoun, 83, have been Colquhoun was last seen entering the water on Thursday. Mr Colquhoun opened the four-star hotel in Luss alongside his wife in 1992. Now run by his son, Niall, and daughter-in-law, Ann, it has 48 rooms, a spa and conference Scotland said formal identification had yet to take place.A spokesperson said: "There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
'Fall from boat' on Loch Lomond as search underway for Scots ex-hotel boss
Alan Colquhoun, 83, is believed to have been with members of his family when he fell overboard. Divers are searching for the founder of a popular hotel after he fell from a boat on Loch Lomond. Alan Colquhoun, 83, is believed to have been with members of his family when he fell overboard on Thursday afternoon. Police and Coastguard have also been involved in the search for Mr Colquhoun, the dad-of-three who is the former owner of The Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel. A source said the area has been swarming with police and search teams since the alarm was raised. They said: 'Divers have been out constantly every day since Thursday. There's police everywhere. 'They've never left the loch since the man went missing. 'It seems like they've been all over the place constantly since Thursday but still haven't been able to find him. 'A helicopter was also flying above the loch at one point. 'We haven't heard much about it but the search is still very much ongoing. 'We've also heard they're meant to be bringing in some kind of submarine in the morning to try and locate the man if he hasn't been found by then.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. The four-star Lodge on the Loch Lomond Hotel was built by Mr Colquhoun and his wife Elizabeth on the site of a derelict farm and opened on his 50th birthday in 1992. It is now owned and run by his son Niall and his wife Ann. The hotel was still open for business yesterday despite the ongoing search. A member of staff who answered the phone at the hotel refused to comment when called by the Record. The Colquhoun family is believed to have gone out on the loch on a boat from Freedom Boat Club at nearby Ardlui Marina. A spokesman there said: 'We can't comment as an investigation is still ongoing. 'Nobody has been found yet.' A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 12.35pm on Thursday, 26 June, we received a report of an 83-year-old man entering the water in Loch Lomond near Isle of Inchlonaig. 'Police and partner agencies attended and extensive searches are ongoing. 'Local officers have been assisted by our Dive and Marine Unit and Air Support Unit. 'Officers are continuing to keep the man's family updated.'
Edinburgh Live
16-06-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian nurse told colleague she had 'sexy long legs' and sent unseemly texts
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A West Lothian nurse has been struck off after telling a colleague they had 'sexy long legs' and sending inappropriate text messages. Alan Colquhoun was told his fitness to practice was impaired by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. A hearing heard of him asking a colleague to 'have some fun' and urging them to be alone with him at Christmas Party in 2016. Colquhoun, who worked as a lead nurse trainer at UK Health Enterprises between 2015 and 2020, was also proven to have touched a colleague on their thighs and buttocks. In 2018, he was found to have 'repeatedly' sent inappropriate or sexual messages. Following another Christmas party in 2020, he was proven to have told a colleague that he had 'missed them' after they weren't present at the event. He also told them that he 'wanted a cuddle'. In a string of proven incidents, Colquhoun asked one colleague to send an image of themselves with a teddy bear. He also said to one colleague that he 'didn't know why they were single'. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox An application was made to have Colquhoun's hearing be private, though the council decided that it was 'in the public interest' to reject that. The council decided that his behaviour constituted harassment, and his motivations were sexual. During the hearing, one colleague's statement was read which stated: "I attended the office Christmas party. "I do not recall the date of the party but it was in December 2016. I had joined in around October 2016 and had only met the Nurse a few times prior to the Christmas party. "At the party, the Nurse propositioned me; he asked me to come with him to the kitchen so that we could be alone to have some fun. I refused as the Nurse was drunk and I was aware that he was married." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The hearing also heard that Alan had a 'great working relationship with patients and their significant others'. He was branded a 'quiet gentleman who is thoughtful and empathetic'. However, the panel decided that an order that didn't restrict his practice would be 'inappropriate' under the circumstances'. His actions were considered 'fundamentally incompatible with remaining on the register'. They concluded: "The panel considered that this order was necessary to mark the importance of maintaining public confidence in the profession, and to send to the public and the profession a clear message about the standard of behaviour required of a registered nurse."
