Veteran BBC presenter Robbie Shepherd has died at the age of 87.
Robbie was beloved by fans for his passion for Scotland’s north-east Doric dialect.
He was also well known for hosting hit BBC Radio Scotland show Take the Floor and was often heard as a commentator at the Highland Games.
The event was often attended by members of the Royal Family, including the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The Aberdeen-born star retired from his dance music show in 2015, after fronting it for 35 years.
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During his impressive career, Robbie was awarded an MBE and was inducted into a hall of fame by the Trad Music Awards.
After the sad news of his death was announced today, his co-stars and fans rushed to social media to pay tribute.
Robbie’s BBC co-star Fiona Stalker said: “A legend. A gent. A pleasure to work with.”
Gary Innes, who replaced Robbie on BBC Radio Scotland when he retired, became close friends with the broadcaster.
Gary shared: “The man was a legend.
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