Hundreds of tributes have flooded in for a much-loved retired teacher after he died in hospital following a car crash.

Gordon Suttie was taken to hospital on Sunday evening after the car he was in crashed into a garden in Glenrothes, Fife.

The 67-year-old suffered serious injuries and was taken to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy after the collision on South Parks Road at around 8.20pm.

The popular teacher died from his injuries in hospital three days later and now an outpouring of tributes have been posted online in memory of Mr Suttie.

The retired biology teacher worked at Auchmuty High School, in Glenrothes, for a number of decades. A memorial Facebook page has been set up for Mr Suttie which more than 1200 people have joined.

A former pupil who set up the 'Rest in Peace, Gordon Suttie Page' wrote: "Like many of you, I have my own stories about Gordon believing in me, and encouraging me to do better than I thought possible.

"He showed me kindness and friendship when I desperately needed it, and I have never forgotten that.

"I will leave this page open in order for everyone to give their sympathies and condolences, for exactly one week from today, and again get them all into a card to pass on to his wife Anne, and son Ritchie.

"Gordon was a wonderful human being, and I'm so sorry I didn't get the chance to tell him that."

Shiobhan Murray wrote: "Really sad at this news, Mr Suttie was my favourite teacher at school and also my guidance teacher. Always had a banter, kind and encouraging.

"I'm sure he will be very sadly missed not only by family and friends, but work colleagues and all his former pupils. God bless."

Lindsay Kemlo said: "Totally gutted to hear this news. He was the life of Auchmuty and had time for every single person associated with the place.

"Went out his way to help anyone in need but most of all always knew how to make you smile in the darkest times. We have lost a good man and a dear friend. Thoughts are with the Suttie family. RIP Mr Suttie."

Lesley Bond said: "Gordon Suttie was not only the best teacher I ever had, he was a family friend. He always took time to encourage, motivate and listen to everyone.

"After I left school and went out into the world he was always keen to hear what I was up to. The last time I spoke to him was a few years ago when I took my daughter to do a scavenger hunt he had organised.

"He told her stories of what I used to get up tomato school. He made me sound better than I was, thanks Gordon. He was always involved in doing something for the community, and he will be sorely missed.

"I never saw him at any time in a bad mood. He was always upbeat and positive. Condolences to his Anne and Ritchie. I hope the outpouring of love helps them through this difficult time."