​Island stalwarts at Holyrood House awards ceremony

By Brian Wilson
Published 8th Jul 2024, 10:13 BST
Updated 9th Jul 2024, 08:25 BST
Malina and Norman show off their medalsMalina and Norman show off their medals
Malina and Norman show off their medals
Two outstanding servants of the islands were formally recognised at an investiture ceremony held at Holyrood House in Edinburgh on Tuesday. Former Comhairle nan Eilean Siar convener, Norman A. Macdonald, received an OBE, and Malina Macleod, who devoted her career to nursing and social care in Uist, received an MBE.

​Mr Macdonald was honoured for his long service to the community of Uig as well as to the Western Isles as a whole. He has been involved in a wide range of roles including the Fire Service, community centre, community-run shop and the community buy-out of Bhaltos Estate.

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Mrs Macleod’s career spanned more than 60 years. A former Matron of Lochmaddy Hospital until it closed in 2001, she transferred to the new Uist and Barra Hospital as its first deputy manager. After retirement, she continued to be active.