Scots tourist dies after 'fall from hotel' while on holiday in Ibiza

Evan Thomson was celebrating his 26th birthday in Ibiza when the incident happened on Monday, July 7.

Scots tourist dies after ‘fall from hotel’ while on holiday in IbizaFacebook

The mother of an Aberdeen man who died after a fall at a hotel on a Spanish island says his family are “heartbroken”.

It is believed Evan Thomson was celebrating his 26th birthday in Ibiza when the incident happened on Monday, July 7.

He was staying at the popular Ibiza Rocks Hotel when it is reported he fell from a height and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

His mother posted on social media to say: “I’m absolutely heartbroken to write and tell you all, earlier this week my son Evan was in a tragic accident whilst on holiday with his friends in Ibiza and sadly passed away.

“We are all absolutely broken. Please allow us some time.”

One friend described Mr Thomson as someone who “always had a smile on his face”.

A FCDO spokesperson said: “We are supporting the family of a British national who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.”

Ibiza Rocks Hotel has been contacted for comment.

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News
Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code
Posted in