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Tributes have poured in for a "cherished" NHS worker who tragically passed away after taking part in the Great Scottish Run in Glasgow. Callan Thain, 29, died on Sunday, October 5, just one week following the event in the city centre. The NHS Ayrshire and Arran employee's death was confirmed on social media by funeral directors in his hometown of Buckie. The announcement stated: "With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Callan, in Glasgow, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, aged 29 years. Beloved fiancé of Megan, cherished son of Malcolm and Lorraine Thain, much loved brother of Evan and a loving grandson, nephew, cousin and friend." "A celebration of Callan's life will be held at the Fishermen's Hall, Buckie, on Wednesday, October 22, at 1pm, thereafter to Buckie West Cemetery, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired, may be given in lieu, in aid of CRY and Feeling Blue. "Please wear a splash of red in loving memory of Callan. He will be forever in our hearts." Relatives and friends have shared heartfelt tributes to the well-liked NHS employee, reports the Daily Record. Richard Charlwood posted: "Just under ten years ago I was fortunate enough to be introduced to a young man named Callan Thain and tasked with marking his Specialist Portfolio in Biomedical Science. "I was always impressed by his strong work ethic and during my time marking it I could tell he was going to go far, definitely a future Senior Chief in the making I thought. "Sadly, Callan passed away last week after taking part in the Great Scottish Run and this tragic event has affected us all deeply. "Callan was always a happy, genuine young man who always had time for people. "He would never dismiss you if you needed help. He was liked by everyone. His passing is a tragedy. "The world would certainly be a better place if there had been more people like him in it. "I'll see you again one day my friend, so sorry that you were taken from us too soon." Frances Ewan wrote: "Such a huge loss for all who knew and loved Callan. He was just the most lovely young man, an outstanding and talented individual who was taken too soon. Our thoughts are very much with Megan, with Callan's mum, dad and family, and all his friends and colleagues. Much love, Frances and the NHS AandA UNITE reps." Lee Largue added: "So sorry to read of this heartbreaking loss. I will always remember Callan as a wee boy at Buckie Playgroup. Sending all my love and sympathies to the Thain family and Callans fiancée." Lucy Vass said: "I really am so sorry to read this. Just heartbreaking. I have been thinking of you all lots. Sending love." Kirsty Joy wrote: "Just heartbreaking. Thoughts and prayers are with Lorraine, Malcolm, Evan and Megan at this very difficult time." NHS Ayrshire and Arran released a statement saying: "We were saddened to hear of the untimely passing of our colleague Callan Thain. We send our deepest condolences to Callan's family at this time. "Callan was an outstanding young man and an outstanding scientist. He was a valued and highly regarded colleague and will be sorely missed by so many colleagues across NHS Ayrshire and Arran." Join Glasgow Live's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Sign up to our daily Glasgow Live newsletter here to receive news and features direct to your inbox.
