Family Pay Tribute To Wickerman Festival Co-Founder

A co-founder of the Wickerman Festival has died.

Jamie Gilroy was found on his farm at Dundrennan, near Kirkcudbright, on Thursday.

Police say there are "no suspicious circumstances''.

The Wickerman Festival has been held at Mr Gilroy's East Kirkcarswell farm for 13 years.

The Gilroy family has issued the following statement: "It is with immense sadness that we confirm Jamie's death.

"This has come as a huge shock to us, to his many friends, and to members of the local and wider festival community in which he played such a vibrant part.

"We'd like to thank everyone for their support at this very difficult time.''

Police Scotland said: "Police Scotland can confirm that a man has died and that there are no suspicious circumstances.''