A memorial concert at the Webster Theatre in Arbroath paid an emotional musical tribute to the late Ross Ramsay.
The 30-year-old was found dead in Glasgow in 2013 after going missing from his home in the Maryhill area of the city, where he had secured a job with the National Theatre of Scotland.
Ross was regarded as a friendly, modest and talented man but one who was sadly affected by mental health issues, which eventually led to his death.
All of the performers offered their services free and the concert involved many of his friends and family who were keen to lend their support to the event which was organised by his mother Sandra.
The concert was a family affair with performances from dad Jim, uncle Ian and brother Ryan, who is the drummer in Made of Mannequins.
Ross’s friend Michael Brandie performed his magic, with other acts including singers Rebecca Connelly, Alan and Val Mowatt and Cheryl Brown.
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In the show’s finale, all the artists joined together on stageincluding Ross’s mum Sandrato perform a rendition of the Proclaimers song 500 Miles.
The proceeds will be split between the Scottish Association for Mental Health’s (SAMH) Community Support Network and Artmoves, which provides theatrical opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
Adrian McLaughlin, chairman of the Angus Suicide Prevention Collaborative, said he was proud to support the event to raise awareness of the impact of suicide.
He said: “It is apt that this evening is about music and creativity for such was Ross’s life.
“The proceeds from this evening will go to two charities close to Sandra’s heart. Sandra launched the Scottish Association for Mental Health’s Community Support Network which will ensure people have a place to turn to with a listening ear when feeling suicidal or caring for someone who has suicidal thoughts. SAMH can help people to cope with the aftermath of such a tragic event such as suicide.
“Sandra’s second charity is Artmoves, which provides opportunities for people who have learning and/or physical disabilities to showcase their achievements in staging drama productions and other cultural arts.”
He added: “We want, and need, to do much more to prevent the further loss of people like Ross.”
Sandra, Jim and Ryan paid a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the fundraising event and gave their support, generosity and time.
They gave a special thanks to producer James Hutcheson, musical director Richard Allan, Paul Smith of Apex Acoustics, Garry Mitchell, Dave Cargill and Angus Minstrels for their help in making it a night to remember.