Davie Douglas obituary

My friend David Douglas, who has died aged 56 following a stroke, was a multitalented artist, teacher, musician and gardener. In his life, as with his art, he drew inspiration from the landscape in his native Ayrshire, in Cyprus and in the Highlands of Scotland.Davie was born in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, and grew up in Fairlie, the son of Judy (nee MacCreadie) and John Douglas, a mechanical engineer. At Largs Academy (1974-1978) his artistic talents were spotted by a kindly and committed teach