Billy Connolly has revealed he wants a special memorial dedicated to him to be erected an island on the middle of Loch Lomond.
Sir Billy – who has been battling Parkinson’s Disease for several years – would like the 'practical' commemoration to be a gift to the fishermen on the loch that they could use as a picnic table.
The legendary Glaswegian comedian lived with his first wife Iris near the loch in Drymen and fished its waters for a number of years.
The Big Yin could often be seen setting out on a rowing boat from Balmaha for a spot of fishing before he divorced and moved to London in 1981.
]
His love of the loch still holds strong and in his new book, Tall Tales and Wee Stories, the 76-year-old says: “I’ve been asked how I would like to be remembered, and my answer is: as a good laugh. ‘Here lies Billy Connolly : A good laugh.’ That’ll do me.
“And instead of having a stone somewhere to commemorate my life, I would rather have it made into a table on an island in Loch Lomond .
“Somewhere for the fisherman guys to have their tea on. Somewhere to put their cups on. That would be practical. Like at picnics.
He added: “Picnics are uncomfortable things; your arse is at the same level as your cup. Eventually you’ll knock your cup over and spill it all over your sandwiches.
“So, I think it would be nice to have a wee table for the fishermen. A useful gift from me to them."
Tall Tales And Wee Stories by Billy Connolly is published by John Murray Press and costs £20. It is available to purchase now.
