The family of a man who died on a beach at Longniddry have paid tribute to him in a statement released through Police Scotland.
Scott Dunn Calder, 23, who lived in Edinburgh had been at the Oktoberfest event at Gosford House the previous evening.
He was found unconscious on the beach at Longniddry Bents by a member of the public at about 07:45 on Sunday morning.
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Mr Calder’s family said: “The shock and profound loss that we are feeling at this time cannot be put into words.
“Scott was a beloved son, a loving boyfriend and a wonderful friend to all who knew him.
“He had just achieved his masters degree from Edinburgh Napier University and had his whole life ahead of him.
“Every day he made us proud and we are devastated beyond belief that he is gone.
“As a family we will try to support one another through this most difficult of times and ask that our privacy be respected while we grieve.”
Det Insp Paul Batten said: “Our deepest sympathies are with Scott’s family and we will provide them with all the necessary support and assistance they may require.
“Our inquiries continue to confirm all of Scott’s movements after leaving the Oktoberfest event and anyone with any relevant information is asked to come forward.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
