A Scots family have been left devastated after their beloved dad went to bed and never woke up, just weeks after being diagnosed with sleep apnoea.
14.01.2023 - 21:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A top Scottish chef who was regarded as a trendsetter In the culinary industry has tragically died at the age of 48.
Gary Goldie was a house name in the hospitality industry and as an expert forager, he was widely credited for bringing the wild food scene to Scotland and made many TV appearances.
The talented cook picked up many accolades along the way, making a name for himself in the kitchen of luxury hotels after working under top chefs in Europe.
While working at the Ardanaiseig Hotel he earned its restaurant 3 AA rosettes and went on to win Scottish Hotel Chef of the Year.
He went on to set up his own restaurant focusing on his foraging passion and back to his roots in Oban and in recent times has been part of the Taste of Argyll kitchen - a field to folk café with 5 star ratings, as well as the Isle of Eriska Hotel and Spa.
Gary's family said in a statement: "Gary has died very suddenly at the age of 48, survived by his loving family, children Jodi, Gaz, Isabelle, and granddaughters Mya and Cecilia.
"Gary was incredibly talented. His love and passion for foraging, married well with his amazing, natural talent for cooking. His achievements were many and his reputation and knowledge crossed the culinary world.
"At this sad time, kind comments from chefs all over Scotland clearly show how respected he was. Some claim that Gary was instrumental in sparking the wild food scene in Scotland.
"Above all he was a family man and there are few words to describe the grief that his colleagues, friends and family are feeling.
"We have certainly lost a true talent and a genuine, loving person."
Many have paid tributes to Gary following his sudden death from across the world. Ardanaiseig Hotel said: "It’s with great sadness we heard of
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