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Ryan McDougall

John Swinney leads tributes after Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84

Sir Tom Farmer was honoured for his philanthropy work (PA) - (PA Archive)

John Swinney has paid tribute to the “profound impact” of Sir Tom Farmer after the Scottish businessman died at the age of 84.

Sir Tom, who founded the garage chain Kwik Fit and was also a former director of MyTravel Group and Scottish Power, died at his Edinburgh home on Friday.

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