TRIBUTES have been paid to one of Scotland's leading heart doctors, who has died at the age of 70.
Professor Stewart Hillis OBE was medical advisor to the Scottish Football Association for almost 40 years and was first on the scene when Jock Stein suffered heart failure after a Wales v Scotland match in Cardiff, in 1985.
He was also club doctor for Clydebank FC for 27 years and enjoyed a spell at Rangers.
He fought for better heart screening for young athletes and routine tests for children to pick up undetected conditions.
The father of four, also specialised in treating adults with congenital heart conditions.
Campbell Ogilvie, Scottish FA President, said: "I had the pleasure of knowing Stewart for almost 40 years. He was a medic of the highest standards and we are all fortunate that he brought those standards to the Scottish FA during his time as international team doctor and medical director.
"My thoughts go to his family: his wife, Anne, his sons Andrew, Ally, Iain and daughter Sara."
caroline.wilson@ eveningtimes.co.uk
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