A FAMILY mourning the passing of a loved one chose a fitting tribute in the shape of a massive American truck emblazoned with Elvis Presley artwork.

The Peterbilt rig stood outside Mackays Hotel in Wick as the family of the late Frank Wingfield gathered around to say a final goodbye to the Hertfordshire trucker. Frank was from a farming background and also had a love of motorbikes from a very young age, said a family member.

His son Jason Wingfield, who lives in Caithness, said: "My dad was a truck driver for many years, as many years back as I can remember. I asked Paraffin Dan [Dan MacKenzie] if he'd follow my dad to his resting spot and he was more than happy."

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Dan MacKenzie also goes by the moniker of Diesel Dan and hails from Barrock. His truck had recently featured at a strongman event for John O'Groats Harbour Day as well.

Many of Frank's relatives had travelled up hundreds of miles from Essex and Hertfordshire to say a final farewell.

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