A MAN who died after a tree struck his van during Storm Babet on Thursday has been named by police.
John Gillan, 56, from Arbroath, was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident near Forfar, Angus.
The accident occurred on the B9127 at Whigstreet at around 5.05pm on Thursday, October 19.
In a statement released through Police Scotland, his family said: “We are devastated by the loss of John and the circumstances in which he died.
“John was a loving husband to Gaynor, dad to Marc, father-in-law to Natasha, and grandad to Reygan and Finley.
“He was also a loving son to John and Moira, brother to Wendy and a loving uncle, son-in-law and brother-in-law. John will be deeply missed by us all.
“Thank you to family and friends for supporting us through this indescribably difficult time.
“We’d like to request that our privacy be respected whilst we grieve for John.”
Police said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
