Chef Andrew Fairlie has died following a long illness, his parents have confirmed this morning. Fairlie, whose Gleneagles restaurant is the only one in Scotland to have two Michelin stars, revealed last November that he had a terminal brain tumour.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was among those to pay tribute to the 54-year-old.
His father Jim Fairlie wrote on Twitter that his son’s “many achievements and memory will live on”.
He said: “It is with enormous sadness and grief that Kay and I announce the death of our beloved son Andrew.”
The chef’s wife, Kate, and his family had kept vigil for him “for some weeks”.
Speaking from Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, Stephen McLaughlin (Head Chef) and Dale Dewsbury (General Manager) said “We are heartbroken that Andrew has gone, and our thoughts go out to Andrew’s wife, Kate and his family. Our sadness is matched only by our tremendous pride in all his achievements, and our thankfulness that we had the opportunity to share in his life and career. We have lost our colleague, mentor and friend who was always on hand with great judgement, humour and inspiration. We will miss him terribly, but will take strength and huge pride in continuing to burn the flame of outstanding cuisine, service and culture that he established.”
IN PICTURES: TWO STAR MICHELIN CHEF ANDREW FAIRLIE’S SECRET GARDEN