Jim Robertson, a prominent figure in the Dundee licensed trade, has died at the age of 92.
He was born in Windygates and grew up in Carnbee, attending school at Boarhills. His first job was as a delivery boy in St Andrews before going on to work as a barman in the Royal Hotel, where he met his wife, Ella.
When the Second World War broke out he was conscripted into the RAF. He was a cook and served in Egypt, Iran and India. Back in peacetime he worked for George Morton Co in Dundee, the blender and bottler famous for OVD rum.
He was a commercial traveller with the company but his role ended when more customers began placing orders by phone. Mr Robertson took this as an opportunity to enter the pub trade, joining Tennent’s.
He worked in the Caldrum Bar, Domino Bar and Blair Bar in Dundee, rising to the position of manager. He then became mine host at the Lea Rig in Douglas. He retired but returned behind the counter and did shifts at Stacey’s and the Ellenbank Bar.
Away from work, Mr Robertson was fond of travelling. He and Ella enjoyed many holidays, and son Richard said his father had been on so many trips that it was difficult for him to find new places to go.
The Robertsons lived in Douglas and St Mary’s and latterly Mr Robertson lived in Lochee. He is survived by Richard, his daughter Susan, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.