'It's what Liam would've wanted' - Siblings pay tribute to Highland organ donor

Loved ones of a Highland man says it's nice to know he's helping others after his death.

John and Katie Stewart-Stevenson have been speaking out on Organ Donation Week, after their brother Liam helped save three lives following his passing last year.

The 25-year-old's kidneys and liver were given to others in need, with Liam's siblings saying it's what he would've wanted.

"He would help you out with anything"

After spending five days at the Intensive Care Unit at Raigmore Hospital, Liam's family made the heartbreaking decision to switch his life support off.

His relatives then discussed whether his organs should be donated, and decided it was the best thing to do.

Katie, from Fort William, said: "He would've done it in a heartbeat for anyone.

"It's nice to hear a story about somebody like Liam because he wouldn't really big himself up about it.

"For us to do that for him is quite nice.

"We know that it's what Liam would've wanted and it's comforting knowing that there are parts of Liam out there that are still living on.

"Helping other people to not have to go through the grief we went through.

Liam's brother John explained how considerate he was.

He said: "You could phone him day or night and he would help you out with anything.

"Even if one of his pals needed him he'd be there at a drop of a hat.

"He was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back."

Since Liam's passing, the memory of the keen Shinty player has been remembered in several ways.

This includes a memory tree at Ballachulish shinty club, a memorial bench at his local pub, and his loved ones helped raise £7000 for a local mental health charity by holding a ceilidh at the top of Ben Nevis.

Katie and John are also skydiving next year from 10,000 feat in a bid to fundraise for the ICU Liam was treated in.

Katie explained why they're taking on the challenge.

She said: "The support and treatment we got from the intensive care unit by all the staff was just amazing.

"It's also a big thank you to all of them as well for the way they helped us."