Fundraising is underway for a memorial to commemorate a horse in who died on a farm in Falkirk.
Hamish the Clydesdale horse died on Thursday November 4 at Newparks Farm at Muiravonside Country Park.
Arriving there as a foal, he spent the last 16 years of his life at Falkirk's only country park and was a favourite among visitors.
Farm staff had worked hard to support Hamish through his illness over the past few months but his health took a turn for the worst.
The decision was made to let him go.
Chris Lacki, Stock Keeper at Newparks Farm said: “I’ve worked on the farm for 20 years now and have known Hamish since he arrived as a foal, watching him grow into a true gentle giant.
"We used to walk around the farm together, but we had to put a stop to that as he grew bigger!
"He was always trying to steal my morning coffee and we made sure he got his own mug to drink before the vet arrived on the day he had to leave us.
"It’s been odd not seeing him waiting for me in the morning, but we had to do the kindest thing for Hamish.
"I’ve seen many animals come and go on the farm, but Hamish was a very special horse - he was my boy.”
Those at Muiravonside Country Park are now raising funds to commemorate Hamish with a memorial on the farm grounds.
If you would like to contribute to this memorial, please click here and select Muiravonside Country Park in the drop down menu.
