Headstone laid for Hercules the bear

Fifteen years after his death, a funeral for Hercules the bear was held yesterday on the island of North Uist.
Andy and Maggie Robin at the funeral. Picture: DeadlineAndy and Maggie Robin at the funeral. Picture: Deadline
Andy and Maggie Robin at the funeral. Picture: Deadline

Owners Andy and Maggie Robin laid a headstone at the place where the 9ft grizzly was reburied. He became a global superstar after he went on the run on Uist while filming as advert in 1980.