A 26-year-old man has died after a farm accident in the Scottish Borders.

Ian Whellans died as a result of the incident in Hume near Kelso on Sunday morning. The Health and Safety Executive has been informed.

Mr Whellans was well known in the area for his role as 'Kelso Laddie' in 2016. A statement from the civic events’ organisers said he was a 'well-respected and much liked young gentleman'.

"He will be sadly missed by many, both near and far," said the statement on the Kelso Civic Week Facebook page. "Our thoughts are very much with Ian's family and friends at this very sad time."

A Police Scotland spokesman said officers were called out at about 10.15am on Sunday to a report of a sudden death at a farm near the village of Hume.

"A 26-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene and the death is not being treated as suspicious," the Police statement added.

"Officers are liaising with the Health and Safety Executive in relation to this incident and a report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal."

Unconfirmed local reports suggest that an ATV was involved in the incident.