Dozens of heartfelt tributes have been paid following the shock sudden death of a “beautiful” Scots teenager.
Eilidh Buckley, from East Lothian, tragically passed away earlier this week which has left her loving friends and family devastated.
The teenager’s employer, The Filling Station in Prestonpans, shared the tragic news and closed both their cafes to honor the memory of young Eilidh.
Posting on social media on Tuesday, cafe owner Carolyn Gibson told how the waitress was “loved by the whole team and will be missed by us all”.
She wrote: “It is with great sadness, today, that we lost an incredible young member of our team; Eilidh Buckley.
“Eilidh was a genuinely kind, caring, intelligent young lady, who worked extremely hard at everything she did, both at work and in life.
“We will miss so many things about Eilidh: her laughter, her energy, her incredible work ethic and most of all her ability to put a smile on all our faces.
“Eilidh was loved by the whole team and will be missed by us all.
“Due to the sudden loss of our dear colleague, we will be closing both shops tomorrow to allow our staff time to process this huge loss.”
The team at Enjoyaball + PhysiBall in East Lothian also paid their condolences to Eilidh’s loving family.
They wrote: “Today all our thoughts go out to Raymond, Carriann, Ross and Isla .
“A family who have been big supporters of enjoy-a-ball with all 3 kids attending Gordons sessions over the last 10 years.
“Eilidh was such a lovely girl and the tragic news has hit us hard. All our thoughts today are with the Buckley family RIP Eilidh.”
One friend added: “Life has very much been put into perspective today, it can be taken away from you as quick as a flash.
"Heartbreaking news. Rest in peace lovely Eilidh.”
And another posted: “Honestly one of the nicest lassies, thoughts with the friends and family.
“RIP gone too soon.”
The popular teenager had recently finished 6th year at Preston Lodge High School where she was a star pupil.
She is survived by her mum, dad, brother and sister.
