Man, 68, dies after emergency services called to farm near Coupar Angus

A 68-year-old man has died after emergency services were called to a farm near Coupar Angus.

At least three police cars, an air ambulance and resuscitation team were among those in attendance near Aberbothrie Road, between Coupar Angus and Alyth.

The man, who had been reported unwell, died at the scene on Monday morning.

His family have been informed.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 8.05am on Monday, 17 February, 2025, we received a report that a 68-year-old man had taken unwell at a farm in Coupar Angus.

“Emergency services attended and the man died at the scene.

“His next of kin have been informed. There are no apparent suspicious circumstances and inquiries are ongoing.”

The spokesperson said the incident was still ongoing almost three hours later.

A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service said: “We received a call at 8:03am to attend an incident on Aberbothrie Road near Coupar Angus.

“We dispatched two ambulances, one rapid resuscitation response unit (3RU), and one air ambulance to the scene.”