Driver killed by falling tree during storm near Forfar named

A 56-year-old father who died after his van was struck by a falling tree near Forfar during Storm Babet has been named as John Gillan.

Police received a report of a crash on the B9127 at Whigstreet at about 17:05 on Thursday.

Emergency services attended, but Mr Gillan, who was from Arbroath, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Mr Gillan's death.

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."