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Steven Brown

Edinburgh residents mourn Ken Buchanan describing him as an 'absolute gentleman'

Edinburgh boxing legend Ken Buchanan sadly passed away at the age of 77 earlier this month, saddening locals.

Alongside capital residents, many admirers of the boxer travelled from miles around to mourn the fighter, lining the streets on Tuesday afternoon as the funeral cortege made its way to St Giles Cathedral.

During the procession, mourners congregated at the Ken Buchanan statue at St James Quarter to pay their respects to the boxer who won countless lightweight tournaments.

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