TRIBUTES have been paid to a Scots singer who died on Hogmanay after he went out hillwalking.

Dad-of-two Andrew Ure, who turned 41 on December 30, is understood to have gone out to try new gear he got for his birthday – but never made it home.

Andrew Ure
Dad-of-two Andrew Ure died on Hogmanay after he went out hillwalking
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Andrew was the lead singer of Falkirk band The Ray SummersCredit: Handout
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His partner Linsey Waddell paid tribute
Andrew was the lead singer of Falkirk band The Ray Summers, who supported Paolo Nutini and Doves.

His brother David said: “On Hogmanay Andy was buzzing about what 2026 had in store for us – but firstly about getting out for a hill walk in all his new birthday gear.

“Sadly he didn’t make it home. Massive thanks to the Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team who the family are truly indebted to.

“So many people have lost a part of their world as he meant so much to many.

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“All our love & strength goes out to Andy’s Linsey & his two wee boys, his family & all that were so lucky to know him.”

Andrew was known for bringing the Vibration music festival to his hometown and more recently the Falkirk Fest music festival.

He was also a director of the Wee Whisky Shop in Linlithgow, West Lothian.

On Saturday a post on the shop’s Facebook page paid tribute to Mr Ure.

It said: “It is with profound sadness that we share the news that one of our directors, Andrew Ure, passed away on 31st December, 2025.

“Words cannot fully express the pain of this loss and our thoughts are with Andrew’s family at this incredibly difficult time.

“Thank you to everyone who has already reached out with their kind messages and condolences.”

Mr Ure’s partner Linsey Waddell posted a picture of herself with Andrew on Facebook on Saturday along with a tribute to him.

She said: “On your birthday you wanted to look at the stars with me. Little did I know the next day you would be one of those stars. You were my guiding light and the biggest star of all.”