Ally is carrying the Baton of Hope through Glasgow in tribute to his nephew
A lecturer has paid tribute to his fun-loving nephew after the 25-year-old died following a battle with his mental health.
The 53-year-old, from Old Drumchapel, said: "When I saw him and spoke to him, he was happy and everything was absolutely fine."My brother called me and told me what happened and I was shocked." "He liked to have fun, had lots of friends and a couple of cats. He liked whisky and went around distilleries when he came to Scotland.
"I have great memories of him when he was a baby. When he got a bit older I went and had beers with him, we went to ice hockey and football together.The Baton of Hope will be carried through the streets of Glasgow this weekend - passing Dassie Park and Cunigar. Our city is the first of twelve cities on the tour that will end at 10 Downing Street on Thursday 6th July.
"They are saying they want to carry the baton in memory and to honour their loved-one and that is what I am doing.
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