In Memory –
Dave Pullar (12th June 1939 – 27th April 2020)
by David Pullar (grandson)
B&F June 2020
David Warrender Pullar was born in Cupar, Fife the first child of George and Margaret (Daisy) and brother to Margaret (Maggie). A pupil at Harris Academy, David, known to most as Dave, went on to do a joinery apprenticeship and worked on the construction of the M1 motorway and other major engineering projects throughout the UK. He later joined his father in the family electrical business in Carnoustie before shifting his focus to the fishing industry.
He began his fishing career by fishing for lobster out of Westhaven on a wooden clinker boat built by himself before taking the lease of a salmon fishing station at Carnoustie. The family then relocated to Thurso where he raised his four children, David, Pauline, George and Robert.
In 1983 Dave and his sons moved to Fishtown of Usan by Montrose, acquiring the salmon fishing station from the Tay Salmon Fishing Company despite being told he would struggle. However, Dave and his sons went on to build what would become Scotland’s largest wild salmon fishing company of its time.
Dave was a vintage vehicle enthusiast and collector of paraphernalia. He was a long time member of the Scottish Austin Seven Club and would attend rallies annually with his Austin Seven Opal, which had once belonged to Sir David Steel.
After the death of his wife Eleanor, Dave developed a love of the accordion and was inspired by the life and music of Sir Jimmy Shand. I fondly remember going to vintage car rallies with granddad bringing a small Hohner accordion along to play in the very small caravan we toured in. Being the collector he was, Dave started to gather the musical instruments which soon took over his life and his home. He amassed Scotland’s largest collection of over 1,000 instruments, many rare and unusual, as well as memorabilia relating to Sir Jimmy. Dave was awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Windygates A&F Club for his years of support and contributions.
Music transcends cultures and languages and Dave went on to forge strong relations with accordionists from all over the world and in particular Italy, Ireland and Germany, many of whom became dear friends.
Dave suffered a number of health-related issues over the years but he remained positive and loved his life and home in Usan. He sadly passed away peacefully at his home in April. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and Ollie, his golden retriever. Dave was a proud, generous and caring man and will be remembered for his hospitality and as a Samaritan and philanthropist.
He began his fishing career by fishing for lobster out of Westhaven on a wooden clinker boat built by himself before taking the lease of a salmon fishing station at Carnoustie. The family then relocated to Thurso where he raised his four children, David, Pauline, George and Robert.
In 1983 Dave and his sons moved to Fishtown of Usan by Montrose, acquiring the salmon fishing station from the Tay Salmon Fishing Company despite being told he would struggle. However, Dave and his sons went on to build what would become Scotland’s largest wild salmon fishing company of its time.
Dave was a vintage vehicle enthusiast and collector of paraphernalia. He was a long time member of the Scottish Austin Seven Club and would attend rallies annually with his Austin Seven Opal, which had once belonged to Sir David Steel.
After the death of his wife Eleanor, Dave developed a love of the accordion and was inspired by the life and music of Sir Jimmy Shand. I fondly remember going to vintage car rallies with granddad bringing a small Hohner accordion along to play in the very small caravan we toured in. Being the collector he was, Dave started to gather the musical instruments which soon took over his life and his home. He amassed Scotland’s largest collection of over 1,000 instruments, many rare and unusual, as well as memorabilia relating to Sir Jimmy. Dave was awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Windygates A&F Club for his years of support and contributions.
Music transcends cultures and languages and Dave went on to forge strong relations with accordionists from all over the world and in particular Italy, Ireland and Germany, many of whom became dear friends.
Dave suffered a number of health-related issues over the years but he remained positive and loved his life and home in Usan. He sadly passed away peacefully at his home in April. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and Ollie, his golden retriever. Dave was a proud, generous and caring man and will be remembered for his hospitality and as a Samaritan and philanthropist.