Former Dundee publican Bill McCulloch By The Courier Reporter September 25 2015, 9:39am September 25 2015, 9:39am Share Former Dundee publican Bill McCulloch Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://wpcluster.dctdigital.com/thecourier/news/dundee/244438/former-dundee-publican-bill-mcculloch/ Copy Link Mr McCulloch owned The Scotsman bar in Gellatly Street. A former Dundee publican has died suddenly at the age of 82. William McCulloch, known as Bill, former owner of The Scotsman on Gellatly Street, passed away on September 12 at Royal Victoria Hospital. He had previously developed the Burrelton Park Hotel in Perthshire before he came to Dundee to run The Scotsman with his family. He retired in 1993 and enjoyed spending half the year with his wife and son in Tenerife and half their time at their Kingoodie home. His sister Mary Mooney said he was “a perfect host”. She added: “He was well liked by everyone, friends, family and colleagues.” In his youth Mr McCulloch was a talented sportsman in both boxing and football. He played for local football clubs including Builders United, Downfield and North End. In his later years he took to playing bowls and was a member of Invergowrie Bowling Club. He was predeceased by his wife Ina (nee Gibb) and is survived by their son Billy. He also has six siblings, John, Cecilia, Isobel, Mary, Eddie and the late Tommy.
