David Hill

David Hill was born on the 17th April 1991 and died suddenly, without warning, whilst playing rugby for the Scottish Parliamentary Team against the Irish Dail and Senead XV team, on a sunny day in Dublin on 19th March 2022, at the age of just 30.

David was a much-loved son, big brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend and colleague, and we are all truly devastated by his loss, especially given the sudden and unexpected nature of his death.

Although initially there were mixed, unclear suppositions about why he died, we now know that David, a fit and healthy young man, died from Sudden Cardiac Death.

David was living his best life; a job he loved and was passionate about at the heart of Scottish politics, enjoying all that life in Edinburgh had to offer. His life-long passion, however, was for rugby. Murrayfield was his spiritual home and he revelled in both the highs and lows supporting the Scottish Rugby Team.

David was at the heart of his family; we all love him completely. He was the first grandchild born in the family and held a special place in all of our hearts.

He loved being an uncle, and we are fortunate to have a wealth of photos with David at numerous family events, especially if there was the promise of a wee dram or two.

David was loving, generous, reserved and kind with an often acerbic and wicked sense of humour. He was held in high regard by all who knew him and the simple kindnesses he displayed to others every day of his life are an example of the extraordinary man he was.

Maybe we could all be a little more like David. He will forever be greatly missed

This memorial fund has been set up by the family to help CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death through supporting CRY’s screening programme. The aim is to fund the screening of young people within the local community

Latest News

CRY Update Magazine Issue 97

Issue 97 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from May – August 2025. This issue includes an event writeup for CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk (Page 19), 2 new partnerships with the Berks & Bucks FA (Page 16) and OrthTeam Centre (Page 17) and...

Parents raise over £100,000 for heart health screenings in memory of David Hill

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The Red Bow Ball raises £19,000 for CRY

£8,100 was raised from St George’s BRAKE THE CYCLE campaign, with both Tearfund and Cardiac Risk in the Young (David Hill Memorial Fund) receiving £4,050 each to help BRAKE THE CYCLE of world poverty and Young Sudden Cardiac Deaths. Rodger and Lesley Hill were cycling as representatives of St George’s...

CRY Update Magazine Issue 96

https://issuu.com/cardiacriskintheyoung/docs/cry_update_96 Issue 96 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from January - April 2025. This issue includes an event writeup for London Landmarks Half Marathon (Page 39), TCS London Marathon (Page 42) and a recap of Hearth Month including the Charity Heroes campaign (Page 27)...

CRY Screening in Dumfries in memory of David Hill

Read the full article here The family of Dumfries Man David Hill are pleased to release details of cardiac screening on 12th and 13th September at The Cairndale Hotel and Spa in Dumfries. This weekend will see 200 young people have the opportunity to have their hearts screened through the charity Cardiac Risk...

Mum climbs Ben Lomond in memory of her son

Read the full article here MOFFAT mum Sharon Duncan has raised £3000 in memory of her son by completing a climb of Ben Lomond last Saturday. Sharon took up the mountainous challenge as part of her family’s continuing effort to raise awareness and funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young...

Kirkcudbright Academy Screening in memory of David Hill

194 people were screened on 14th and 15th June 2025 at Kirkcudbright Academy. This screening was in memory of David Hill. Thank you to all involved.

School raises over £2k for CRY in memory of David Hill

Read the full article here A DUMFRIES school has raised thousands for a charity. St Joseph’s College students welcomed Rodger and Lesley Hill from the DH9 Foundation who delivered life-saving first aid training to S5 and S6 pupils as part of their induction days.

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Sharon Duncan

01/05/2026

Spring Charity Ball 2 of 2 donations

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£1,070.00

Sharon Duncan

01/05/2026

Thanks to all who supported the Spring Charity Ball in Moffat on 25th April! 1 of 2 payments

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£4,000.00

Prentice Baines

20/04/2026

Thank you

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Anonymous

19/04/2026

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£125.00

Avril Harper

19/04/2026

Thank you for everything you do. We are so thankful to have our son screened today. Luckily all was well

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£25.00

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David Hill

David Hill

Latest News

CRY Update Magazine Issue 97

Parents raise over £100,000 for heart health screenings in memory of David Hill

The Red Bow Ball raises £19,000 for CRY

CRY Update Magazine Issue 96

CRY Screening in Dumfries in memory of David Hill

Mum climbs Ben Lomond in memory of her son

Kirkcudbright Academy Screening in memory of David Hill

School raises over £2k for CRY in memory of David Hill

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