One of Scotland's most beloved musicians is home after being medevaced from Mexico where he fell seriously ill from a mystery bug.

Alan Longmuir, bass guitarist of the Bay City Rollers, was rushed to hospital last week where he spent three days fighting for life in intensive care as the virus attacked his vital organs.

The 69-year-old had been on holiday with wife Eileen before being taken to Galenia Hospital in the coastal city of Cancun.

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But after having been stabilised by doctors in Cancun, the guitarist arrived home yesterday (Sun) by air ambulance with wife Eileen at his side.

A post on the I Ran With The Gang: The Story of Original Bay City Roller Alan Longmuir Facebook page confirmed he had returned to Scotland.

It said: "Alan has returned to Scotland and been admitted to hospital.

"He continues to be seriously ill and is receiving extensive medical interventions.

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"Please do not attempt to contact the hospital for information as staff are obviously extremely busy.

"Please continue to keep Eileen and Alan in your hearts and thoughts."

His condition has improved and although he remains seriously ill, doctors cleared him for travel.

A small medical plane was used to fly Alan and Eileen from Mexico to Glasgow, via New York, in a 14-hour trip.

Alan is understood to have been conscious during the trip, with medics travelling with him to monitor his condition and administer care.

The tartan-clad Edinburgh band were massive in the 1970s thanks to timeless hits such as 'Bye Bye Baby' and 'Shang-A-Lang' and were swarmed everywhere they went by adoring fans.

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They racked up two UK number ones and ten top 10 hits but their appeal was global – reportedly selling some 120 million records worldwide.

Well wishes have poured in ever since it was reported that the former Bay City Roller had taken ill while on holiday at the popular beachside resort with Eileen.

Fans welcomed news of his improvement and homecoming yesterday and wished him a speedy recovery.