THE FUNERAL of Dr Andrew Muir takes place today in Dundee and tributes to the Ninewells consultant continue.

Colleague Professor Jill Belch described him as “a committed doctor, talented musician, Cordon Bleu chef and expert linguist.”

She said the doctor, who died suddenly at the age of 52 after a heart attack, will be very much missed.

She said Dr Muir, who graduated in medicine at Dundee University in 1977, was known and loved in the Tayside and Fife medical community and beyond.

His career and expertise spanned A&E, orthopaedics, primary care, medical research, rheumatology and latterly vascular medicine.

In the course of his work he came into contact with many professionals and patients, and became renowned for his attention to detail, his diagnostic skills and his reliability.

His medical research made him an international figure with presentations at learned scientific meetings around the world.

“Andy was more than just the conscientious, hard worker and dedicated professional. He was a true performer, delighting all by playing electric guitar, clarinet and piano. Further, his wonderful dishes pay testament to his culinary skills.”

He was fluent in French and Spanish and was learning Italian. Dr Muir loved life, attending the gym and scuba diving with friends, when work permitted.

She also paid tribute to his role as a family man, husband to Cathy and father to Andrew, Colin and Victoria.

Professor Belch said, “He will be sorely missed by us all. He was truly a doctor’s doctor, he was a man for everyone.”