A Glasgow bar has raised thousands in memory of a "gentle giant" and beloved publican.
Colleagues, friends and patrons at the Renfield Bar in Glasgow came together to raise £2500 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, in honour of Alex Mullan.
Alex, who died unexpectedly in his sleep in September 2025 at the age of 57, was the long-term owner of the bar.
Alex had a military upbringing and lived for a time in Singapore with his dad, a Royal Navy chef, before the family settled in Balornock.
He had planned an SSAFA fundraiser for St Andrew’s Day, but the event was postponed following his sudden death.
Following his funeral, staff at the Renfield Bar decided to host the event in his memory.
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Event organiser Ryan Little, who worked with Alex for three years, said: “It was a great day.
“The whole thing lasted the best part of 12 hours, and the bar was really busy all day.
“All our regulars were there, and Alex’s family and friends.
“It was a party atmosphere, and everyone shared stories and had a laugh.
“There was a real community feel, and it was great to have everyone in the same place celebrating the guy we all knew.”
Karen Joyce, Alex’s partner of 16 years, said: “It was lovely to do something in Alex’s memory.
“He was well-known and well-loved.
“The generosity was unbelievable, and it was an amazing day – a celebration of his life, and exactly what he would have wanted.”
The money raised at Alex’s fundraiser will help the SSAFA continue to support the Armed Forces community – including serving personnel, veterans and military families.
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Scott Cunningham, senior challenge events officer for the charity, said: “At SSAFA, we’re honoured to have been a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families for more than 140 years.
“It’s always a privilege when someone chooses to raise funds for SSAFA and, in doing so, help us reach and embrace even more people who need our support.
“The staff and customers of the Renfield Bar should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved in Alex’s memory.”
For more information about SSAFA, including how to volunteer or fundraise for the charity, visit the SSAFA website.
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