Former Scripture Union (SU) Scotland CEO Andy Bathgate died on 17 October, aged 68. He leaves his wife Alyson, with whom he shared over 40 years of marriage, and his three daughters, son-in-law, and grandchildren. He died peacefully at home.
Andy was the CEO of SU Scotland from 2001 to 2020, having volunteered with SU since his teens. He was also the Scottish team leader for UCCF (Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship) and was a founding member of CVE (Christian Values in Education) Scotland, serving as its Chair from its inception in 2014 until his retirement from the role in 2022.
He served with other Christian organisations, including Edinburgh City Mission after his retirement from SU Scotland, and also Evangelical Alliance Scotland, with whom he served as a board member for many years.
The fleeting joy of victory
This season has been widely dubbed "the year of the underdog," following a series of shock domestic cup triumphs which …