Former Savills director and head of out-of-town retail in Scotland Mike Spens has passed away, the company has confirmed.
Spens, who died unexpectedly this month, joined the Savills' retail warehouse team in Scotland in 2003 and become an integral part of the Edinburgh office, it said.
His career started in the out-of-town retail market in 1990, where he was involved in factory outlet retailing from its first introduction to Scotland.
At Savills, Spens focused on leisure and roadside services working with a variety of retailers, landlords, developers and operators, and recently developed significant knowledge and advisory services around EV charging.
He was also a former board member of Accessible Retail, a trade body which represents the property interests of the retail warehouse, leisure and retail park sector.
The firm said he will be greatly missed not only by his colleagues in Scotland and across the UK, as well as his clients, "many of whom he enjoyed long-standing relationships with".
Nick Penny, head of Savills Scotland, said in a statement: "Mike was a close friend and colleague to many of us, he had great humour, humility and most importantly was incredibly kind.
"He made time for everyone and was hugely supportive of both those within his peer group but also support staff and graduates. There is no doubt that he will be missed enormously. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this time."
Spens' funeral will be held at Warriston Crematorium at 1pm on Thursday 27 November.