Tributes paid to man killed by falling tree in Storm Boelo
Summary
Richard Baines, 60, curator of Logan Botanic Garden, died after a falling tree struck him near his home in Mid Kelton during Storm Boelo on Sunday. Colleagues praised his work expanding the garden’s plant collection and his contributions to horticulture. The storm also caused flooding, travel disruption and power cuts, and mountain rescuers helped an injured runner in the Minigaff Hills.Key Facts
- Baines was the long-serving curator of Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer.
- He was walking near his home in Mid Kelton, outside Castle Douglas, when a falling tree struck him.
- David Knott, director of horticulture at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, said Baines was known for his warmth and support for colleagues.
- Baines helped expand Logan’s plant collection and led or took part in fieldwork in China, the Canary Islands and Vietnam.
- Seven plant species new to science were catalogued through fieldwork in Vietnam involving Baines.
- Storm Boelo brought flooding, travel disruption and power cuts to Scotland over the weekend and into Monday.
- Galloway Mountain Rescue Team helped carry an injured runner off Curleywee after severe weather prevented a coastguard helicopter from reaching the area.
- The OMM spokesperson said the course was closed and all competitors were accounted for before the amber wind warning began at 21:00 on Saturday.
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