Pete the Jakey

Peter McCormack (better known as "Pete The Jakey") is a familiar sight to residents of Craiglang. The archetypal tramp, Pete also has a very active imagination. Ignored by many, he seems to have always been about; he often is seen sleeping outside Navid's. Jack and Victor can't seem to remember a time when he wasn't an alcoholic vagabond. A man of many secrets, it is later revealed that he was the father of the property developer who wanted to demolish The Clansman and that he may or may not work for the Government. He also may be the inventor of the famous "Beefy Bake". Actor Jake D'Arcy died shortly before the seventh series; his funeral took place during the second episode of that series. In his will, it is revealed that Boabby gave Pete fry-ups free-of-charge for his breakfast and as a gesture of goodwill, had nominated Boabby for a Glasgow Good Citizen's Award. In the episode "Cauld", he is referred to as Pete Tain. After D’Arcy’s death, a picture of Pete can be seen on the bar of The Clansman in future episodes.