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In pictures: Mourners gather for Doddie Weir memorial service

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Bill Beaumont at the service - PA

Mourners from the world of rugby union and beyond gathered for a memorial service for former Scotland international and charity fundraiser Doddie Weir.

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The service was held on Monday at Melrose Parish Church, which overlooks the town’s rugby club, where Weir won three Scottish titles in the early 1990s.

Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC
Chris Hoy – PA

Former Scotland players including John Jeffrey, Rob Wainwright, Gavin Hastings, Kenny Logan and Kelly Brown were among those arriving ahead of the service.

Former Scotland head coach Ian McGeechan was among the early arrivals while former England internationals Bill Beaumont and Rob Andrew were also present.

Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC
Gavin Hastings – PA

Logan’s wife, TV presenter Gabby Logan, and multiple Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Sir Chris Hoy were also in attendance.

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Weir died aged 52 last month following a six-year battle with motor neurone disease (MND).

Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC
Former Scotland international Kenny Logan – PA

The 6ft 6in former farmer, who played for Newcastle and Border Reivers after turning professional, helped raise more than £8million for research into MND through his charity, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend – PA

Attendees were asked to wear Tartan in tribute to Weir, who helped design his own pattern for his charity.

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Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC
Kelly Brown arrives – PA

An array of colours were on show with mourners wearing the likes of Tartan scarves, shawls, trousers, kilts and suits.

Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC
Sir Ian McGeechan chats with Kenny Logan – PA
Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC
Gabby Logan – PA

Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC

Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC

Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC
Rob Andrew – PA
Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC
Rob Wainwright – PA

 

Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC
Phil Vickery – PA

Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC

Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC

Doddie Weir Memorial Service - Melrose Parish Church and Melrose RFC

 

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John Barclay and Jamie Ritchie – PA
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Former Engand captain Martin Johnson – PA
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Scott Hastings – PA

 

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