THE "inspirational" life story of an East Renfrewshire man who survived the Holocaust has been highlighted at the Scottish Parliament.

Labour MSP Paul O’Kane lodged a motion at Holyrood to pay tribute to Henry Wuga, who arrived in Scotland at the age of 15 as he fled Nazi rule in Germany.

Mr Wuga, of Giffnock, who recently celebrated his 99th birthday, has been hailed by Mr O’Kane as “someone who has dedicated his life to ensuring the Holocaust is something that generations of young people understand and, crucially, will never forget.”

The West Scotland MSP added: “His life is an inspiring story – a life that was forever changed by persecution but has been dedicated ever since to education and awareness against such persecution.

“I wish him the very best and I hope he plans to continue his important work for many years to come.”

Born in Nuremberg in 1924, Mr Wuga fled his homeland on the Kindertransport – an organised rescue effort of children from Nazi-controlled territory that took place during the nine months prior to the outbreak of the Second World War.

He went on to have a successful catering business and, in 1999, was awarded the MBE for his important work with limbless ex-servicemen.

Alongside his late wife Ingrid, he devoted much of his time in recent years to raising awareness of the Holocaust.