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Tributes pour in for 11-year-old Scottish biker after tragic motorbike accident

Tributes have flooded in for an 11-year-old Scottish schoolboy following a fatal motorcycle accident last week.

Millar Buchanan lost his life in the incident during a training session at Crail Circuit in Fife on Saturday, July 16.

An experienced young rider with hopes of eventually becoming professional, Millar was well known in the motorcycle scene, and was known as #29.

Motorcycle dealer Ohvale UK took to social media to confirm the devastating news of Millar's death, adding that they had "lost a member of their family", the Daily Record reports.

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The post by Ohvale read: "Yesterday brought us some very sad news.

"We have lost a member of our Ohvale family. Millar Buchanan has sadly passed away after being involved in an accident over the weekend while training at Crail Circuit.

"Millar joined our Ohvale UK cup last year and it has been a pleasure to have him in the paddock and in our junior championships, he will be sorely missed by everyone.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to Andy and Pauline and the rest of his family and friends at this sad time. RIP Millar #29"

One tribute shared on fellow child biker Tyler Humphries' Facebook page read: "You were such a happy and bright boy in the paddock. A pleasant young man to know and watch throughout the years.

"You will be missed by so so many buddy and our thoughts go out to Andy, Pauline and Family.

"Ride high up there. RIP Millar Buchanan #29."

Friend of the Buchanan family Stacey Russell said: "You were such a handsome, talented, well-mannered young boy who had a smile all the time and a huge caring and sharing heart. You did your parents and everyone so proud."

A post on the Scottish Supermoto page read: "We are all deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of Millar. He was a joy to be around and a great talent who will be sorely missed by all of us. RIP Millar Buchanan #29."

Another tribute paid by a fellow racer read: "My weekend has brought me devastating news as on Sunday we were informed that there had been a tragic accident in which my young friend Millar Buchanan had lost his life.

"Myself and my family are totally devastated at this news and we can only send our thoughts to his family."

Callum Grigor, who is the current Scottish Superbike Champion, will pay tribute to Millar at the next Scottish Superbike meeting at Knockhill on August 6 and 7 by riding wearing his number 29.

Callum will also have pictures of Millar made in to stickers for all the riders to stick on their bikes.

Tributes to Millar flooded in on social media, with one person commenting: "Heartbreaking news. Amazing little racer and genuinely a lovely lad.

"Our thoughts are with your Mum, Dad and all your Family and Friends right now.

"Ride In Peace Wee Man, You left us doing what you loved. Millar Buchanan #29."

A third added: "RIP Millar Buchanan, you will be missed but never forgotten #29."

Rich Energy British Mini Bikes Championships has now organised a minute's silence at Ellough Park in Suffolk as well as a memorial.

They wrote: "We are all devastated that someone so young should have been taken from us so suddenly.

"Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family and his many many friends at such a sad time.

"We will be holding a minute's silence for Millar at Ellough Park and also a memorial event in his memory.

"RIP Millar Buchanan #29"

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