A man who died after being hit by a falling tree in Dumfries and Galloway during Storm Boelo has been named as Richard Baines.

The news was confirmed on Monday after a moving tribute was paid to the curator of Logan Botanic Garden who was killed during the strong weather on Sunday.

It is understood that Mr Baines was struck by the falling tree while walking near his home. Storm Boelo pummelled the north of the UK, bringing 84mph gusts and a third of a month’s rain to pockets of Scotland over the weekend.

David Knott, director of horticulture at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, said: “Richard Baines, the curator of Logan Botanic Garden sadly passed away on Sunday, October 25, during Storm Boelo, after a tragic accident while walking near his home.

“He was primarily responsible for a number of significant developments and initiatives at Logan including the first ‘all green’ public conservatory powered by green energy in the UK.

“During his tenure, Logan also successfully gained a number of accolades…