Funeral held for SNP MSP Brian Adam

A “celebration” of the life of SNP MSP Brian Adam has taken place at his funeral in Aberdeen.

The coffin of Brian Adam is taken from the church by family members. Picture: Hemedia

The member for Aberdeen Donside passed away last week, aged 64, after a battle with cancer.

The funeral took place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Aberdeen, where he was a member.

His family said they wanted it to be a “celebration of Brian’s life and legacy” and had asked mourners to avoid sombre clothing.

First Minister Alex Salmond arriving with wife Moira

Collections were taken for the Middlefield Community Project and Drugs Action, two charities which the father-of-five supported.

On Thursday, political leaders praised his contribution to Scottish politics and his bravery in the face of illness in a special motion of condolence at Holyrood.