Alasdair Buchanan
1981 - 2026 | Sheffield
Alasdair grew up in Edinburgh (and briefly Preston), studied Law at Glasgow Uni and then trained towards the British Mountain Guide qualification. He moved to Sheffield for the climbing, married Liz in 2008 and was a very present father to the kids, Elspeth and Angus. In later years, he worked as a teaching assistant at Bradway Primary and loved it. He never lost his love for the outdoors.
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Thoughts and Donations
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A donation by the staff at Sacred Heart school. Alasdair was a parent at our school and was a truly lovely man. Sending our love and prayers to Liz, Elspeth and Angus. Keeping you all in our thoughts. Xx
Donated by Catherine Mills - 30/04/2026
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Much loved.
Donated by Anonymous - 29/04/2026
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Fond memories & great sadness
Donated by David Medcalf - 27/04/2026
£55.00
So sorry to hear this sad news of Alasdair. My thoughts are with Liz, Elspeth and Angus.
Donated by Anonymous - 26/04/2026
£310.00
This money was donated at Alasdair's requiem mass. Thanks to all.
Donated by Anonymous - 25/04/2026
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So sorry for your loss. Sending you all lots of strength. Love Faye, Tom, Daisy, Arthur & Stanley Draper
Donated by Faye Draper - 23/04/2026
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So very sad. My thoughts are with his family- he will be hugely missed.
Donated by Julie Glanville - 23/04/2026
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With our greatest sympathy at this time - love from James, Hayley and George
Donated by James Milner - 23/04/2026
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With fond memories with good times with Alasdair. Love to all the family from the Mitchells
Donated by Colin Mitchell - 22/04/2026
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I grew up with the Buchanan boys and while I hadn’t seen Alasdair for many years, it was of great sadness to hear of his sudden illness and untimely death. Clearly a much loved man who will be sorely missed by many.
Donated by Anna Graham - 22/04/2026
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A small gift in memory of Alasdair Buchanan, a fine person who passed so terribly early. From Linda and David in Edinburgh
Donated by David Small - 22/04/2026
£50.00
I am very fortunate to have known Alasdair and despite his absence, I have the great gratitude that there will always be an imprint of Alasdair's life in my own life. For the future that imprint will always make me wonder, when I visit somewhere where we had been, what would he be doing now if he was still with us. Smiling, looking over his glasses and being a gentle, kind giant. Great to know you.
Donated by Anonymous - 22/04/2026
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I was very sad to hear about the death of Alasdair. My thoughts are with his family
Donated by Chris Lee - 21/04/2026
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Thank you for your friendship, for climbs squeezed in-between school pick ups, for indulging in my preference for grit compared to Stoney limestone, for relaxed family days at the crag, for multi-pitch adventure recommendations, for family trig point collecting, for showing us what resilience looks like. We miss you. Chris, Nicky and Leo.
Donated by Chris Harvey - 21/04/2026
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I spent a lot of time with the Buchanan’s growing up and they are very much part of our Dulnain Bridge/Lagganlia extended family. My heart goes out to Liz and the children and to Pat (my god mother), David, Stuart and the rest of the family. We got to spend time with them when they came North for New Year and it was always a joy. Taken too soon.
Donated by Eilidh Farrel - 19/04/2026
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Very sad to hear about Alasdair. Thinking of all his family and friends.
Donated by Joyce and Jimmy McLean - 19/04/2026
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I know Liz from the Explorers walking club during my university days at Bristol. I met Alasdair several times at annual Explorers reunions over the years, several of which have been based in Sheffield or the nearby Peak District. He was always friendly and always showed an interest in the group, even though he didn't know many of us that well at first. I remember going to Sheffield several times and looking forward to finding out what he had been up to. Future Explorers trips will not be the same without him and he will be deeply missed.
Donated by Andrew Richards - 12/04/2026
Alasdair and I shared many special moments over the years, weekly climbs that became a cherished rhythm in life, and unforgettable ski touring adventures from 20 years ago that I still look back on with a smile. Those times weren’t just about the mountains; they were about friendship, laughter, and the quiet understanding that comes from sharing something you love. He was someone whose presence brought consistency, warmth, and joy. It’s hard to imagine life without him. My thoughts are with his family and all who knew and loved him. I feel incredibly grateful to have called him a friend.
Added by Penny Longstaff - 11/04/2026
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Such a lovely quiet man, devoted to his family . Taken far too soon Sincere condolences to Liz, Elspeth and Angus, and to all the extended family. You are in our thoughts. Catriona and Angus Gray
Donated by Catriona Gray - 10/04/2026
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Such a lovely kind, gentle, family man, always smiling. So brave throughout his illness. Taken far too soon. Grateful thanks to St Luke’s for his outstanding care. Much love always to Liz and children. Auntie Janet, Uncle Mike and family
Donated by Janet Milner - 06/04/2026
£25.00
Meant a lot to spend time in the hills together with Alasdair. He was gentle, kind and obviously devoted to his family. Sending our love x
Donated by Matt Spenceley - 05/04/2026
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So sorry to hear the very sad news about Alasdair. We have fond memories of him as a child playing in our garden. Tragic he has been taken so soon. Ailsa & David.(friends of Pat and David)
Donated by Anonymous - 03/04/2026
£100.00
Donated by Edinburgh JMCS climbing club Alasdair was a club member in his early climbing days (together with David, Pat and Stuart). Desperately sad news. He will be sorely be missed by all of us who knew him, and climbed with him.
Donated by Anonymous - 01/04/2026
Thank you for your great care of Alasdair and his family.
Donated by Malcolm Liddle - 30/03/2026
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I climbed with Alasdair many years ago...great times, fond memories. A great loss. Strength for Liz and his family
Donated by Paul McWhinney - 28/03/2026
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So sorry that Alasdair died far too soon. Very impressive how he continued to climb his hills almost until the end. He will be very much missed by all his family. Kerry and Andy Watt. ( friends of Pat and David)
Donated by Kerry Watt - 28/03/2026
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So sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts are with all the family.xx Rosie and Bernie ( friends of Alasdair's mum and dad, Pat and Dave)
Donated by Rosie Barclay - 26/03/2026
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all Liz. Alasdair was such a lovely man! Brave until the end, he will be missed. Niki xx
Donated by Niki Constantinou - 26/03/2026
£25.00
So sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and wishes are with Liz and your family. With love from The Dawe family xxx
Donated by Wendy Dawe - 26/03/2026
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Donated by Anonymous - 25/03/2026
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I’m so sorry to hear this very sad news. I’m keeping all his family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donated by Catriona McKenzie - 24/03/2026
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So sorry to hear of your news and loss. Sending lots of love and prayers to you all as you make this adjustment. I first had the privilege of meeting Alisdair at the Athletics awards ceremony and was struck by what a kind and lovely gentlemen this was. A brief encounter but a very meaningful one. X x
Donated by Mark Hinds - 24/03/2026
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Donated by David Toon - 24/03/2026
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I’m so sorry for your loss, sending love to you and the children. I remember Alasdair being so proud watching Elspeth at English Schools’ last year, and he always seemed to be smiling. Jodie xx
Donated by Jodie Fielder - 23/03/2026
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Thank you for all the happy memories, for teaching us how to climb and that parenting didn't mean the end of adventure. Sorely missed.
Donated by Sam Collins - 23/03/2026
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So sorry to hear this, Alasdair was always a pleasure to chat to at athletics and I cannot believe how active and positive he remained throughout the last year or so given how ill he was. Our thoughts are with your family, he will be much missed.
Donated by Rohan Ardley - 23/03/2026
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So sorry to hear this very sad news. I didn't know Alasdair well, but I was always struck by his positive attitude, friendliness and loud cheers for all the Hallamshire runners . Love to you all and thinking of you. Becky, Jack, Polly and Bella Foxall x
Donated by Rebecca Foxall - 23/03/2026
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Donated by Sabrina Das - 23/03/2026
Kind. Clever. Gentle. Passionate. Determined. Dedicated. Lover of mountains, family, friends, chocolate biscuits, epics, parties, snow, rock, ice-cream, chips, adventure, history, politics, books, education. Taken from us way too soon. Brave till the end. In our hearts forever. Alasdair.
Added by Sabrina Das - 23/03/2026
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Very sorry to hear of the passing of Alasdair. He was such a kind man and always lovely to chat with. He was great company on our trip south last year to watch the English schools cross country race, in which he got to watch his daughter Elspeth run in, for which he was extremely proud. Such a great loss and sending love to his family at this difficult time.
Donated by Anna Hill - 23/03/2026
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Alasdair and I chatted at the running ground on a few occasions and I was always struck by how gentle and interested and kind he seemed. I am so very sorry to hear that he has passed away.
Donated by Sarah Tipple - 23/03/2026
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Alastair was always such a lovely man to speak to and so caring of his family
Donated by Carol Keen - 23/03/2026
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Thinking of you all. Alasdair was such a lovely man and so supportive of his family. Xx
Donated by Louise Maxwell - 23/03/2026