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Police Confirm Death of Falkirk Musician Andrew Ure, 41, on Ben Vane

Police deem the death non-suspicious, with a report to the Procurator Fiscal forthcoming.

Overview

  • Ure was reported missing around 7 p.m. on December 31 after a hike on Ben Vane near Arrochar, and Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team traced him with officers before he was pronounced dead shortly before midnight.
  • His partner, Linsey Waddell, shared a public tribute referencing his birthday and describing him as her guiding light.
  • Brother David said Ure had been excited about plans for 2026 and thanked the Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team on the family’s behalf.
  • Bandmates in The Ray Summers and fellow musicians paid tribute, describing a significant loss for the Scottish music community.
  • Ure was the lead singer of The Ray Summers, who supported Paolo Nutini and Doves, co-founded the Vibration festival rebranded as Falkirk Fest in 2024, and served as a director of the Wee Whisky Shop in Linlithgow alongside owning a café in Grangemouth.