Details of firefighter Barry Martin's funeral have been released in order for Edinburgh residents to pay their respects.
The 38-year-old from Fife tackled a huge blaze at the Jenners building with colleagues on January 23. He was rushed to the Royal Infirmary after sustaining injuries and sadly passed away. Mr Martin is survived by his wife and two children.
His family are inviting residents to line the Royal Mile pay their respects while the cortege drives to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh for his funeral. Serving Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel will line part of the route on the Royal Mile to the cathedral.
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The service is set to take place on February 17 and locals are invited to line the Royal Mile from 12pm as the cortege drives to St Giles.
The funeral cortege will leave McDonald Road Fire Station, head up Leith Walk and go on to London Road. It will then make its way through Abbey Hill before arriving on the Royal Mile at 12pm. It is expected to arrive at St Giles at around 12.30pm.
The death notice for Barry reads: “Sudden and tragically in the line of duty as a firefighter, on January 27, 2023, Barry, beloved husband of Shelley, much loved father Oliver and Daniel, dear son of Carol and Bill and a much loved brother, son-in-law, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to many."
The notice added: “Service at St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Friday, February 17 at 12.30pm, by invitation. People are welcome to pay their respects on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, from 12 noon, as the cortege makes it way to the cathedral."
Speaking last month, Interim Chief Officer Ross Haggart said: “I speak for the entire service when I say that we are all devastated by the loss of Barry and our thoughts remain with his family, friends and colleagues at this deeply distressing time.
“Both Barry’s family and the service have been overwhelmed with the messages of support we have received and we thank everyone for the time they have taken to share these.”
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