Student found dead in halls ‘could’ve been next Gordon Ramsay’

Tributes have been paid to a Cowdenbeath teenager who died suddenly in his sleep.

Gregor Scott was discovered in his student halls in Perth last week by his devastated flatmates.

The 18-year-old had recently begun studying hospitality at the college to help him achieve his dream of becoming a chef.

A fundraising page, set up to help to cover the funeral costs of the ex-St Columba’s High School pupil, has already collected more than £3,000 in donations.

Gregor’s mum Catriona, deputy head at Glenrothes High School, has paid tribute to her son.

She said: “He had been living in halls since September and had loved his time there.

“I received a call at work from a paramedic to say that he passed away and when we got to Perth we had to wait for the police to carry out their checks as it was a sudden death.

“While we sat with the student warden, he told us that he had performed CPR on Gregor, but it had made no difference.

“After a bit we got to see him and tell him how much we loved him and came home to tell his brothers and sisters.”

She added: “He could have been the next Gordon Ramsay. He was so excited to get his chef whites with his name on for his course.

“He made us laugh because most students are eating beans on toast, but everyone was coming around to his for minute steak.

“We know how special he was but just hearing the same comments from others has just touched our hearts.

“We are truly devastated but we are determined to keep his memory alive.

“He hated seeing anyone upset and was there for everyone. He just had such a warm nature and a sunny disposition.

“We are overwhelmed by messages of support from friends, family, teachers, church, the community, and people we don’t even know.”

To donate, visit: www.gofundme. com/in-memory-of-gregor-scott