A terminaly ill man is taking legal action against his former employer after claims he was exposed to asbestos.
Brian Houghton, 80, of Tayport, could win up to £100,000 if his action against Babcock International is successful.
The Fife man raised the legal action after being diagnosed with incurable mesothelioma cancer.
Brian worked for the company as an engineer in the ’60s at the now decommissioned Kincardine coal-fired power station and believes he was exposed to asbestos at that time.
The father-of-four said: “Unfortunately, there’s no cure. At the moment they don’t have a clue how long I’m going to live, but at the last scan things hadn’t changed too much, which is good.
“All I know is I’m stage four and they can’t do anything for me.”
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos.
Brian says he may not live to see the legal action through, but in the meantime he wants to enjoy the time he has left.
He said: “I might not be here if I receive compensation, but I’ve made sure it will go to my family instead.
“I have four children and other family, so everything is arranged for them to receive it. I’m also about to start arranging my funeral as well.
“I’m just enjoying myself at the moment. I’ve booked a holiday with my two sisters next month for a bus trip down to York and Harrogate and I’m looking to go to Berlin on my own too.”
Despite the illness, Brian says he does not have any animosity towards his former employers.
He added: “I don’t have any ill feelings towards the company.
“There wasn’t the same health and safety back then as there is today. In those days it was very basic.”
Babcock Doosan, which is handling the claim, was repeatedly contacted for comment but did not respond.