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The funeral of well known Free Churchman Professor Donald Macleod who died last week aged 82 years has taken place on Lewis.

The former principal of the Free Church of Scotland college was an acclaimed preacher, pastor, author and journalist who loved cricket, gardening and fishing, and was an oft-racked Rangers supporter.

Mourners gathered at his funeral service in Stornoway Free Church on Wednesday afternoon which was conducted by Rev James Maciver.

Following the service a traditional island lift and procession took place along Kenneth Street and on to Scotland Street.

Interment was at Habost Cemetery, Ness, in the township of his birth.  

Funeral of Professor Donald Macleod takes place

31 May 2023