In pictures: Balloon release in memory of tragic Denny High pupil Charlie Noble

Charlie Noble died on Thursday, May 28 after an incident at the Bracklinn Falls, near Callendar.

The 16-year-old’s body was recovered from the water by emergency services alerted to concerns for someone around 6.45pm.

On Saturday evening, the community of Denny and Dunipace came together for a balloon release in memory of the much-loved youngster.

People of all ages attended Gala Park in Dunipace to pay tribute to the Denny High pupil.

Coloured smoke and balloons were released before the crowd broke into applause for the teenager whose young life had touched so many people.

A GoFundMe page has already raised over £18,000 to help his family “properly celebrate the life of Charlie Noble as he was so loved and made such an impact on everyone”.

The Red Hoose pub in Laroix Terrace opened its function suite for people to come together to remember Charlie, as well as collecting to add to the fundraising for the family.

A social media message stated: “We have started a collection in the pub to help boost the GoFundMe as not everyone is able to donate in that way. If you are able to donate, we have a book for your name, donation amount and a small message of comfort for Charlie's family if you wish to do so that can be given to them over the coming weeks.

"Charlie's family have been completely overwhelmed with the amount of love, kindness and empathy shown to them this past week and will need it even more as time goes on.”

A bench in the Gala Park has become a place for people to leave tributes to the teenager, while many people also left floral tributes and other mementoes of Charlie, known as Meatball to his many friends, in the grounds of Denny High School.

In the days after Charlie’s death, Paul Dunn, Denny High head teacher, said: “We are heartbroken at the loss of one of our much-loved pupils following a tragic accident at Bracklinn Falls.

"Charlie was a highly valued member of our school community and was held in great affection by so many pupils, staff and in the wider community.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends at this distressing time. This is an incredibly challenging time for our whole school community, and the impact of this loss is deeply felt, and he will be sorely missed by staff and pupils.

“We have put in appropriate support for our pupils and staff as we come to terms with this tragic loss. We respectfully ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this time.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.45pm on Thursday, May 28, we received a report of a concern for a person at Bracklinn Falls, Callander.

“Emergency services attended and the body of a 16-year-old boy was recovered from the water.”

The spokesperson said the death is not being treated as suspicious, but that a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.