A KIND-HEARTED veteran who spent his summer bagpiping has raised over £4,500 for one of Renfrewshire’s best-known charities.
Captain Bryan Warren, 82, entertained shoppers at Loch Lomond Shores three times a week during the summer to raise vital funds for veterans’ charity Erskine.
The Dumbarton man, who served in the Royal Army Service Corps and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, has now raised a phenomenal £23,600 for his fellow veterans since he began fundraising by the banks of Loch Lomond.
Bryan has played the pipes for more than 50 years and is now a regular visitor to the Erskine Reid Macewen Activity Centre in Bishopton.
Jim Watret, community fundraiser at Erskine, said: “Hats off to Bryan from everyone at Erskine for his dedication in supporting our residents.
“He is a remarkable man and we are in awe of the time and effort he puts into raising money for us. To raise over £4,500 during a global pandemic is such an incredible achievement and we cannot thank him enough.
“Thanks also to the management of Loch Lomond Shores for allowing Bryan to fundraise on their premises.”
Debs Dickson, manager at Erskine Reid Macewen Activity Centre, added: “Before the pandemic, Bryan enjoyed spending time with our IT Tutor developing his skills on his iPad.
“A valued member of the centre, he always looked to contribute for example by playing the bagpipes at our Burns Supper and most recently recording a video at Loch Lomond for our Armed Forced Day Zoom celebration.
“It is fantastic he is out there fundraising for us and we are proud of his achievements.”
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