Tributes have been paid to a Dundee businessman behind the popular Meri-Mate fizzy drinks.
Former Broughty Ferry and Monifieth district councillor Donnie McNaughton died last month at the age of 86 after a battle with illness.
Daughter Elaine McNaughton described her father as an “incredibly enthusiastic and optimistic” dad.
Born in Stirling, Mr McNaughton moved to Dundee in the late 1950s with his wife Margaret.
He went on to establish Tayside soft drinks firm Stangate, who, among other products, produced the popular Meri-Mate drinks.
Mrs McNaughton, who works as a GP in Carnoustie, said her father was a very sociable man, adding: “When he got involved in things he really threw himself in.
“He set up Stangate Soft Drinks, which initially produced the novel Meri-Mate fizzy drinks, before selling to the Okhai family.
“My dad was also a Dundee district councillor for at least three years, during which time he worked tirelessly for his constituents in the Broughty Ferry and Monifieth area.”
Mr McNaughton was a past-president of Barnhill Bowling Club and went on to become president of Dundee and District Clubs Ex-Presidents Association.
“He really kept busy all the time and rarely sat down,” Mrs McNaughton said.
“Right up until he took ill and was admitted to hospital nine weeks ago he was still very much active and involved.”
A Dundee FC fan, Mr McNaughton held shares in the Dens Park club and even helped organise club hero Jocky Scott’s testimonial match.
Away from his busy work and social life he was selflessly devoted to his family.
“My dad did everything with his family at the forefront of his mind,” Mrs McNaughton said.
He is survived by Margaret, daughters Elaine and Heather, son Craig and nine grandchildren.