A historic Scots bowling club which took pride of place in the community for more than 100 years has been left a burnt out shell after a major fire.
07.11.2022 - 17:07 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Two men found dead at a property in Edinburgh on Tuesday, November 1, have been named as Desmond Rowlings, 66, and Derek Johnston, 37. Police today confirmed their identities after officers were called to the flat last week.
Desmond and Derek, from Edinburgh, were pronounced dead at the scene on Greendykes Road around 8.25pm on Tuesday.
Devastated family members have now paid tribute to the pair as Desmond's daughters described him as a "loving" father. They said he was: “A loving, happy go lucky man who kept himself to himself."
Adding: “He will be forever missed and remembered with love. As a family we ask for respect and privacy whilst we come to terms during this extremely difficult time.”
Derek's mum and sister said he would be forever missed and remembered with much love and affection. They described him as: “A deeply loved son and brother, my handsome boy who had such a beautiful soul, our hearts will never mend, he will be forever missed and remembered with much love and affection. As a family we ask for respect and privacy during this extremely difficult time”
Ian MacLeod, 65, appeared in court charged with murdering the two men. He was remanded into custody and is set to appear again at Edinburgh Sheriff Court within the next eight days. A second man, 40, has also been charged in connection with the deaths and is set to appear in court today.
Detective Chief Inspector Susan Balfour of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team added: “Our thoughts are with the families and friends of both Desmond and Derek at this incredibly difficult time.
“Specialist officers are continuing to provide both families with support.”
Two men, aged 65 and 40, have been arrested and charged in connection with Desmond and Derek's deaths.
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