Dear colleagues,
It is with great sadness that I share the news that Brian Buchan passed away on 28 January 2025 following a short period of illness.
Brian joined the University in May 2019 as Groundsperson within Estates and Facilities and became a well-known colleague and friend across the whole of the University community. Brian’s extensive experience and ability to turn his hand to any challenge made him an invaluable member of the grounds team and his work ethic and dedication was unquestionable. Brian would always be found grafting away at a task and he was known as “the one who would get the job done”. Those who worked with Brian will remember him as an irreplaceable friend and a supportive colleague who made things happen no matter what it took. He was a true professional who will be greatly missed by the Grounds Team and all those who knew him.
I know you will wish to join me in offering his wife, Carol, family and friends our sincerest condolences during this sad time. We will all miss him as a work colleague and friend.
Information about arrangements will be provided in due course but if you require any additional support at this time please remember there are resources available to you such as the counselling service (counselling@abdn.ac.uk) or the Chaplaincy (chaplaincy@abdn.ac.uk).
Kind regards
Morag
Morag Beers
Director of Estates and Facilities