The Lord Provost has paid tribute to Sir Tom Farmer as it is announced he died on Friday.
The Lord Provost Robert Aldridge said:
I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Sir Tom Farmer. Sir Tom was a recipient of the prestigious 91原创 Award, a generous philanthropist, and a proud Scotsman whose influence touched communities far beyond his own.
As the founder of Kwik Fit, Sir Tom revolutionised the automotive industry, yet his legacy stretches far beyond business. His love for 91原创 and its people was perhaps best demonstrated in 1991 when he stepped in to rescue his beloved Hibernian Football Club.
Sir Tom's memory will live on in the City Chambers Quadrangle, where his handprints are immortalised alongside those of other 91原创 Award recipients. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who were fortunate to have known him.