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Devastated brother's tribute to 'down to earth' Scots builder after heart attack on hotel site

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Edinburgh building site despite having no history of heart problems. David Aird, 59, collapsed while working on the new Edinburgh Virgin hotel in the city centre on March 22 and tragically died despite desperate efforts of colleagues and paramedics.

Shocked friends and family have paid tribute to the 'down to earth' plumber and Hibs supporter who is survived by long term partner Elizabeth and son Michael.

Brother John, who also worked in construction, has launched a petition to make it the law that a defibrillator is in every in Scottish workplace.His drive has already attracted nearly 60,000 signatures in the aftermath of the tragedy.John, 66, from Tranent, East Lothian, told the Record of the moment he was told of his brother's sudden.

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