A WELL-LOVED hospital maintenance worker near Glasgow received a special tribute.

Billy Lindsay's name is now on a new industrial boiler at the hospital he worked at for over 30 years.

The late maintenance manager worked at University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie, where he was affectionately known by colleagues as 'Mr Monklands'.

Glasgow Times: Billy Lindsay, affectionately known as “Mr Monklands”Billy Lindsay, affectionately known as “Mr Monklands”

Glasgow Times: He worked at University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie for over 30 yearsHe worked at University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie for over 30 years

Before he died at 60-years-old, he had been looking forward to seeing two new boilers installed in the hospital’s plant room, which makes the memorial name plaque a fitting tribute.

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NHS Lanarkshire head of maintenance Graham Souter said: “The estate's team had discussed a suitable tribute to ‘Mr Monklands’ - the legend Billy Lindsay.

“A tree in the memorial garden just didn’t seem appropriate for Billy. So we were delighted when the first of the boilers was installed and we were made aware of this kind gesture - Billy’s name on it.

“I had the benefit a few times of discussing Billy’s future plans and he indicated that he would retire only when the last person left to go to the new University Hospital Monklands, which is currently being planned and designed.

“Now, and in keeping with his wish, he will hold watch over the main plant room until that day comes.”

Glasgow Times: The hospital's new industrial boilerThe hospital's new industrial boiler

Glasgow Times: A plaque remembering the well-loved maintenance managerA plaque remembering the well-loved maintenance manager

Ian Burt, a childhood friend of Mr Lindsay's said: “We grew up in Coatbridge and got back in touch about 17 years ago when some boilers were previously installed at Monklands.

“Billy was a gem of a guy and very well thought of by everybody, so the memorial plaque seemed like a good idea.”

His partner, Sharon Devine said: “The memorial plaque is a beautiful and thoughtful tribute to Billy. He would be honoured to be remembered so kindly by the team at Cochran, with whom he worked so closely for many years.

“I’m quite overcome with the thoughtfulness and kindness of this gesture and I’d like to pass on my utmost and heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this happen.”