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Scott was 'heart and soul' of the community

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June 04, 2025

Tributes to local greengrocer said to be full of 'heart and soul'

- STEPHEN BARK

Scott was 'heart and soul' of the community

Tributes have been paid to a businessman described as the “heart and soul” of a popular greengrocers who died suddenly.

Scott Grant, 44, was one of the key players behind Grants of Prestwick - a family-run business which has been part of the town for more than 70 years.

W. A. & E. Grant Fruiterers was originally formed in 1947 by William Grant in partnership with his wife Ella.

It has grown to become a well known Ayrshire brand run by three generations of the same family including Scott and his brother Struan.

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