Heartbroken family members have paid tribute to a "Celtic-daft" Scots hillwalker who tragically died after falling on ice.
Marc Egan from Kirkintilloch died after a fall at Kilbo Path in Tayside on Sunday January 29. The 48-year-old was an experienced climber and had scaled more than 170 Munros.
His sister, Melanie Egan, paid tribute to her 'brave' brother in an online post while also urging other hillwalkers to take care on Scottish mountains.
She said: "Marc had climbed over 170 Munros, but he slipped on the ice and tumbled downhill, hitting a boulder.
"Please be careful out there and always be aware of your surroundings. I hope everyone sats safe out there. It is a dangerous but brave thing to do."
Marc's brother Paul also told the Record: "He was someone who lived his life the way he wanted, loved being in the outdoors, on the hills. He loved touring on his motorbike, and also liked nice cars.
"Marc was Celtic-daft, he loved them. He just lived life."
In another online tribute, his aunt Daphne Burnett said: "R.I.P, Marc. We will miss your wonderful photos and your incredible love of the mountains of Scotland."
With the weather set to dip again this weekend, the Tayside Mountain Rescue Team (TMRT) is once again asking climbers to make sure they are using the correct equipment.
A spokesperson for the team said: "TMRT and our Police Scotland Mountain Rescue Team colleagues have been out a record 15 times this January.
"This has not only been a very testing time for all Team Members but even more so for the families and friends of those we have been searching for and helping. We send our heartfelt thoughts and best wishes to them all.
"Conditions over the past couple of weeks have been extremely challenging and the weather looks like it’s getting worse again this week. Winter kit, including ice axe and crampons, not micro-spikes, are a necessity.
"If you require Mountain Rescue, phone 999 and ask for police and then mountain rescue."
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