A Linlithgow tribute to Andrew Ure, The Wee Whisky Shop
It was with great sadness that news of the sudden passing of Andrew Ure was announced in the first few days of 2026. Andrew died while walking on Ben Vane with his dog on December 31, one day after celebrating his 41st birthday.
The Wee Whisky Shop in Linlithgow
Andrew opened The Wee Whisky shop on Linlithgow High Street in December 2024 and was earning great popularity in the town throughout 2025. A father of two young boys, he was also the lead singer of Falkirk band The Ray Summers, who previously supported Paolo Nutini and Doves.
Words from his family
His brother David said “So many people have lost a part of their world, as he meant so much to many. For me, I’ve lost my wee brother, my best pal, my business partner, my sounding board, and the daily reason I used my phone. Heartbroken doesn’t even come close.”
Read full tribute from his family on his Facebook page post.
Condolences from Linlithgow community and businesses
Our sincere condolences from Linlithgow to all Andrew’s family, friends and colleagues. We were just getting to know Andrew and all the staff in the Wee Whisky Shop.
By way of a fitting tribute to Andrew, we would like to borrow the words of Billy Joel. In 1977 he released his album titled The Stranger, with “Only the Good Die Young”:-
“They showed you a statue and told you to pray
They built you a temple and locked you away
But they never told you the price that you pay
For things that you might have done… Only the good die young”
By learning more about Andrew, his music, outlook on life and spirit of adventure, we hope for those who knew him this will resonate at such a very difficult time.
Andrew and team at the Wee Whisky Shop
One Linlithgow. January 2026.
