A YOUNG man whose body was found on a beach in East Lothian after he attended an Oktoberfest event is originally from Glasgow.

Scott Dunn Calder, 23, was found on a beach in Longniddry on Sunday.

The Glaswegian, who now resides in Edinburgh, had been at the Oktoberfest event at Gosford House the previous evening and inquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding his death.

However, there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. 

In a statement issued through Police Scotland, Scott's family paid tribute to him.

The statement said: "The shock and profound loss that we are feeling at this time cannot be put into words. 

"Scott was a beloved son, a loving boyfriend and a wonderful friend to all who knew him.   

"He had just achieved his masters degree from Edinburgh Napier University and had is whole life ahead of him.   

"Every day he made us proud and we are devastated beyond belief that he is gone.   

"As a family we will try to support one another through this most difficult of times and ask that our privacy be respected while we grieve."

 Detective Inspector Paul Batten added: "Our deepest sympathies are with Scott's family and we will provide them with all the necessary support and assistance they may require.   

"Our inquiries continue to confirm all of Scott's movements after leaving the Oktoberfest event and anyone ‎with any relevant information is asked to come forward. "