PEOPLE have lined the streets of Campbeltown to pay their respects to a paramedic who died after contracting Covid-19.
Robert Black, who was in his 50s and from Campbeltown and worked for the Scottish Ambulance Service, died at the weekend.
His funeral cortege passed through the town before he was laid to rest at nearby Kilkerran Cemetery.
Scottish Ambulance Service staff across the country held a minute's silence at midday in memory of their colleague.
A post on the Kintyre Community Resilience Group Facebook page on Wednesday described Black as "a much-loved family man who gave his whole life to the service of others".
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In a post on May 2, the group wrote: "Everyone involved at Kintyre Community Resilience Group is devastated to hear the sad news about Robert Black, who sadly passed away earlier today.
"Robert was a well-known and loved character in Campbeltown - a great family man to his wife Cath and children Lorna and Andrew, a hugely respected and talented musician and a fantastic paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service, who he served with in the town and Kintyre.
"Robert contracted Covid-19 a few weeks ago and was moved to Glasgow. Robert fought a strong battle but sadly succumbed to this horrible virus earlier today.
"This is particularly devastating to hear when it is someone who was young, so well-liked and highly thought of here in Campbeltown. Someone who worked within our emergency services, fighting against this pandemic."
Scottish Ambulance Service chief executive Pauline Howie added: "We are all devastated that a dear friend and colleague has passed away.
"Robert was a dedicated professional who devoted his life to helping others. During the 27 years of working with the ambulance service he selflessly supported his local community and staff in the service.
"He will be greatly missed by us all and our deepest condolences are with this family and friends."
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