MOURNERS stretching as far as the eye could see filled Binning Memorial Wood for the “perfect tribute” to one of East Lothian’s favourite sons.

The funeral of Scott Glynn MBE took place at the woodland burial site, between Tyninghame and Whitekirk, on Tuesday.

Hundreds of people were at the ceremony to hear former Motherwell midfielder and after-dinner speaker John Gahagan deliver a memorable tribute.

Councillor Colin McGinn, who worked alongside Scott on the Walk With Scott Foundation, was among those at the ceremony.

He said: “It was a wonderful turnout. Somebody tried to do a rough count of people and there could have been 600-800 people at Binning Wood, which was wonderful and a real tribute to him and the family. People came from all over the country – people travelled quite a distance to be there.”

Traffic control measures were put in place on roads surrounding Binning Wood ahead of the funeral.

Mr McGinn, who represents Tranent on East Lothian Council, thanked both the local authority and Police Scotland for their efforts on the day.

Scott married wife Carol in 1986 and they had three children together – Colin (37), Gareth (32) and Lauren (27).

The popular fundraiser and after-dinner speaker, from Tranent, was president of Ross High RFC for 10 years, with representatives from rugby clubs throughout the county in attendance.

Among those paying tribute to 56-year-old Scott (pictured), who passed away on New Year’s Day, were former Scotland rugby internationals Jason White, Doddie Weir and Gary Armstrong.

BBC Scotland journalists Chick Young and Tam Cowan were also among those at Binning Wood.

Ahead of his 50th birthday, Scott laid the groundwork for what would become the Walk With Scott Foundation.

Since then, he has raised more than £300,000 for local charities and good causes.

He was also awarded an MBE for services to charity last summer in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

The Crusaders RFC, a charity rugby squad, posted a message online.

It read: “Hundreds of people, and cars parked for over half a mile outside Binning Wood.

“Seemed as if East Lothian emptied to pay their respects.

“Beautifully set and very atmospheric, with the wind whistling through the tops of the trees.

“A fitting place for a man that walked more than 500 miles and raised thousands more for projects around the Edinburgh area.

“We will miss your cheeky chat, your after-dinner banter and many, many other things about you.

“Rest Scott, you deserve it.”

Following the ceremony, “everyone” was invited to join the family back at Royal Musselburgh Golf Club.

Alan Bell, manager at Recharge youth project and a board member of the Walk With Scott Foundation, told the Courier that the upstairs bar had to be opened at the golf club to cope with the number of people paying tribute.

Attention will soon turn to the Walk With Scott event taking place later this year.

Mr McGinn was confident there would be an increased turnout, with details to be announced in the coming days.