Guide Dogs Scotland has paid tribute to a former trainer at its Angus base, who died suddenly on October 18 at the age of 67.
Bill Logan began working for the charity in Forfar in 1969.
Terry Thorpe recalled his friend and former colleague, saying: “Bill joined Guide Dogs in 1969 and worked mainly as a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI) in Forfar and Inverness until his retirement in 2011.
“In his long and distinguished career, Bill personally trained around 250 guide dog partnerships and, while teaching many apprentice GDMIs, supported the training of another 50.
“Bill was hugely popular and universally liked by all who came into contact with him and he will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.”
Mr Logan retired to Nairn with his wife Fetna and became a historian for Nairn County FC and was co-author of The History of Nairn County FC: 100 Years in the Highland League.
A fit man who helped found Forfar Road Runners, Mr Logan completed the West Highland Way to raise money for stadium improvements last year.
Club chairman Peter Mackintosh said: “His passion for local history led to his involvement in the production of the centenary book and I know he put in a tremendous amount of effort and hours at Nairn Museum tracing the origins of the club and, indeed, football in Nairn.”
Mr Logan is survived by his wife and extended family.
The funeral will take place at the Newton Hotel in Nairn on Friday at 1pm and then on to the town cemetery.
The flag at Nairn County’s ground, Station Park, will fly at half mast.
Family flowers only, but donations in lieu will go to Guide Dogs Scotland and local causes.