Yet more tributes have been paid to talented Lanarkshire musician Beth Damer, who tragically died in a road traffic incident on Saturday.
Beth would have celebrated her 21st birthday today, with heartbroken friends and shocked members of the community continuing to pay their respects.
The 20-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A72 in Biggar at the weekend.
Popular Beth's loved ones have been left in shock following her sudden passing.
Beth was a talented and integral part of local music ensemble, Coalburn Silver Band, whose members have expressed their shock and sadness at her untimely death.
The Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) have also paid tribute, as musicians across the country mourn the "incredibly popular" young woman.
They told of how today (March 15) would've marked NHS worker Beth's 21st birthday.
A statement on the SSBA's website read: "The Scottish Brass Band Association is saddened to learn from Coalburn of the tragic death of one of its banding family members following a road accident on Saturday afternoon.
"Beth Damer had been an integral part of the Coalburn banding family since joining the Bronze band 12 years ago. She progressed through all of the Coalburn bands, becoming a popular figure throughout the organisation.
"Beth, who would have celebrated her 21st birthday today, worked for the NHS."
President Alan Court said: “We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken at the dreadful news about Beth.
"She was a beautiful young woman who was incredibly popular and much loved. Her loss has been profoundly felt right across our band family.
“We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Beth's family and heartfelt thanks to the brass band community for the numerous messages of support.”
The Coalburn Intermediate Band has since taken the decision to withdraw from the Fourth Section of the Scottish Championships which take place on Sunday after receiving the news of Beth’s death.
The Coalburn SIlver Band posted on social media: "The Coalburn Brass Band Family are heartbroken about the death of one of our band members, Beth Damer. Beth passed away following a road accident on Saturday afternoon."
Hundreds of comments appeared on the group's post, many of which from different musical organisations, expressing their shock of the tragic news.
One read: "So sorry to hear this. Please pass our condolences on to all Beth's family, friends and band family - all at Kilmarnock Concert Brass."
The Cory Band in Wales added: "We are so sorry to hear this terrible news. From everyone at Cory Band we send our sincere condolences to Beth’s family, friends and everyone associated with Coalburn Silver Band."
"All of us at Stranraer Brass were so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Our thoughts are with Beth's family and with all at Coalburn", said another group.
A fourth band also showed their support: "Absolutely heartbroken to hear this - sending Beth’s family, friends and band family our condolences and love. From your friends at Dunaskin Doon Band."
And one in Arbroath also expressed their sadness, saying: "So sorry to hear this. Devastating for Beth's family and her banding family at Coalburn. Condolences from everyone at Arbroath Instrumental Band."
The tragic incident on Saturday involved a black BMW M135 which was travelling towards Biggar when it left the road.
The driver, a 26-year-old man, survived the crash but was taken to Wishaw General for treatment.
Police Scotland is appealing for information following the fatal incident.
Sergeant John Houston told Lanarkshire Live : “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved at this time.
“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what happened and we are appealing to anyone who may have information that could help to get in touch.
“I would ask anyone who was driving in the area around the time of the crash to get in touch. I would also appeal to anyone with dash-cam footage which may assist to contact us.”
Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact police on 101.
Information can be left anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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