Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*, Siobhian Brown*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Emma Harper*, Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing* *S6M-06676 Donald Cameron: Remembering Neil Macleod—That the Parliament expresses its sorrow at the sad passing of Stornoway resident, Neil Macleod at the age of 76; notes that Neil was born in Gearraidh Bhaird and had a long career in engineering, working for Duncan Logan Ltd and Fleming Engineering before co-founding Hebridean Engineering in the 1970’s; understands that Neil was a strong supporter of the crofting industry and that he was himself a crofter, raising sheep, and that he was also a champion exhibitor at the Royal Highland Show; further understands that he encouraged young people to become crofters themselves, and that he was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to crofting and the community; recognises Neil’s instrumental role in establishing the Lewis and Harris Sheep Producers’ Association, Heather Isle Meats and the Murneag Housing Association; understands that Neil was also passionate about the Harris tweed industry, taking up weaving in 2006, and was for a time, Chairman of the Harris Tweed Weavers' Association; further understands that Neil was a devoted member of the Free Church, and was widely respected across the local community, and passes its condolences to Neil’s wife, Ancris, his son...