'Deeply missed' man killed when tree fell on him during Storm Boelo pictured for first time

'Deeply missed' man killed when tree fell on him during Storm Boelo pictured for first time Richard Baines, 60, was walking in Mid Kelton near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway when he was struck by a falling tree during Storm Boelo A man who was tragically killed by a falling tree during Storm Boelo in Scotland has been pictured for the first time. Richard Baines, 60, was walking near his home in Mid Kelton near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway when the horror incident happened yesterday morning. He died at the scene following the tragedy, which occurred at 10.30am. Mr Baines worked as a plant expert at Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer. Colleagues say he will be "deeply" missed, the Daily Record reports. Director of horticulture David Knott paid tribute to Mr Baines, who has been described as having a "passion and enthusiasm for plants". Mr Knott said: "Richard Baines, the curator of Logan Botanic Garden, sadly passed away on Sunday, October 25, during Storm Boelo, after a tragic accident while walking near his home." The director explained Mr Baines was responsible for a number of "significant developments and initiatives" at the botanic garden. This included its first "all green" public conservatory powered by green energy in the UK. Mr Knott said: "During [Mr Baines'] tenure, Logan also successfully gained a number of accolades, including being voted the 'Best Garden in the U.K.' by Which in 2021." He added: "It will, however, be for his passion and enthusiasm for plants that he will be remembered through significantly increasing and expanding the plant collection at Logan, participating and leading fieldwork in China, Canary Islands and Vietnam from which seven plant species are currently being published that are new to science. "Richard’s contribution as an enthusiastic plantsman and Curator at Logan and to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s wider work and culture, has been immeasurable, and he will be deeply missed by many." Mr Baines' death is not being treated as suspicious, Police Scotland said. A spokesperson for the force said: "We were made aware of a 60-year-old man having been struck by a falling tree on a minor road at Mid Kelton near Castle Douglas around 10.30am on Sunday, 25 October, 2026. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. "There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course." This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.