Scots veteran broadcaster Robbie Shepherd dead aged 87

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Scots legendary broadcaster Robbie Shepherd has died aged 87.The veteran reporter hosted BBC Radio Scotland's Take the Floor for 35 years until he stepped down from the beloved show in 2016.

Robbie, who was born in Dunecht in Aberdeenshire, was a champion of north-east Scotland's Doric dialect.Robbie was a regular commentator for the Braemar Gathering, a Highland Games which was often attended by members of the Royal family including the late Queen.Explaining his broadcasting philosophy, Robbie previously said: "I like to think that I am broadcasting to a lady in the top tenement in Glasgow at the same time as I am chatting to a lady in a croft."When he retired from the Scottish dance music show Take the Floor in 2016, Nicola Sturgeon was among those leading tributes.

She said she was "sad" the "broadcasting legend" was stepping down from Take the Floor and wished him the best.Robbie said at the time as he discussed his future: "I am taking a break, that is for sure."He added with a smile: "But, as they say, I am a wanted man.

I hope sincerely you have not heard the last of this Doric voice."His career has included stints on BBC Scotland's Beechgrove Garden and presenting televised sheepdog trials. Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox.