Musician George Crawford was 'a real character with a great sense of humour'

THE funeral service of a well-known Caithness musician took place this week. George Crawford, who died suddenly on June 27, was 53.

On Monday, a packed St Fergus Church in Wick heard about George's schooldays, his work in the construction industry, his love of motorbikes and music. He was a guitarist and vocalist, wrote many songs, played in bands, including The Outlanders and was described as "a real character with a great sense of humour."

The service was conducted by the Rev Heather Stewart. One of George's songs was played as the coffin left the church.

George, who lived in Leith Walk, Wick is survived by his partner Gilda, sons, David and Jake and daughter, Beth.

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