Tributes have been paid to a top Glasgow lawyer after his death at the age of 65.

Derek Ogg QC was found dead in his Glasgow home in Rawcliffe Gardens on Friday. 

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would miss his "wisdom and good sense" after the "dreadful" news of his death emerged. 

In a Twitter post, she wrote: "This is dreadful news. 

"Derek was a brilliant advocate and a truly lovely man. He will be deeply missed by so many in his profession and beyond.

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"It was always a pleasure for me to hear from him on issues he felt strongly about," Sturgeon added. 

Mr Ogg was appointed Crown Counsel in 2007 and was respected as a prominent campaigner for LGBTQ rights in Scotland. 

He campaigned for the 2018 law which pardoned gay and bisexual men convicted of sexual offences which are no longer illegal. 

Glasgow Lawyer Aamer Anwar called him a "beautiful man of deep intellect, humility and humour". 

He said: "So sad to hear of passing of Derek Ogg QC, beautiful man of deep intellect, humility and humour, never forgot his kindness in dark times."

He said the 65-year-old was "a giant who made a lasting contribution to our justice system and stood up for gay rights when it would've been easier for him to stay quiet."

Mr Ogg started campaigning for gay rights when he joined Scotland's first gay rights organisation, the Scottish Minorities Group (SMG), in the 1970s. 

Leading charity for LGBTI equality and rights Equality Network also paid tribute to the "passionate and principled advocate for equality and justice". 

The charity wrote on Twitter: "We owe Derek so much and send out heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. 

"While pursuing his highly successful career as an advocate, Derek continued to work for equality, and was an invaluable adviser to the Equality Network, advising on equalising the age of consent and removing other discrimination from the law."

In 2015, Equality Network presented him with an award for Lifetime Achievement at the Scottish LGBTI Awards. 

His fellow QC at Optimum Advocates, Tony Graham, described Mr Ogg as a "fearless trial advocate, both as a prosecutor and as defence counsel".

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He added: "There was far more to Derek than his time in wig and gown.

"Whilst Derek was one of most well-read individuals one could encounter, he was also a man who was full of fun, compassion and ready to assist anyone - colleague or not - in any way he could.

"He provided an ear to those who needed his wisdom, could put a smile on the face of the sullen, inspire a laugh from those engrossed in sadness, and create a conversation in even the solemnest of rooms.

"Often, he did all of these things in a self-deprecating way."

Gordon Jackson QC, dean of the Faculty of Advocates, said: "All of us who knew Derek Ogg are deeply saddened by his passing.

"He was a marvellous advocate but more than that he was a fierce campaigner for his beliefs both on a personal and professional level. He will be greatly missed by everyone at the faculty."

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “At around 8.10pm on Friday, the body of a 65-year-old man was discovered by officers within a flat at Rawcliffe Gardens, Langside, Glasgow.

“There would appear to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.