Tributes to Kirkcaldy businessman Mario Caira after sudden death aged 54

Tributes are being paid to a "true Kirkcaldy legend" after his sudden death yesterday morning aged 54.

Mario Caira ran several businesses in the town, including Kitty's nightclub and Victoria Hotel, and would support a lot of local people and groups.

His son Louis describes him as stubborn, but someone who gave anyone a chance.

He told KingdomFM: "He did a lot for people at Styx, all the pool boys looked up to him.

"He hosted a lot of events at Kitty's, worked a lot with the local YMCA helping them run loads of events.

"He used to host band nights in Kitty’s for local talent, the German beer fest every year which was a massive thing for the town. The list was endless.

"He was a very stubborn man but he was the carbon copy of my grandad and seeing all the posts about him yesterday just reminded you he done a lot of things that clearly had a last imprint on a lot of people round here.

"It's really nice to see all the stories about him. Everyone has such lovely things to say.

"He gave people chances from all walks of life, regardless of who they were."

Others describe him as respectful, one in a million, generous and supportive with a heart of gold.