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Times’s Scottish editor Angus Macleod dies aged 63 Times’s Scottish editor Angus Macleod dies aged 63
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Tributes have been paid to Angus Macleod, the Times’s Scottish editor, who died on Tuesday after a short illness.Tributes have been paid to Angus Macleod, the Times’s Scottish editor, who died on Tuesday after a short illness.
Macleod, 63, was being treated for cancer at Gartnavel hospital in Glasgow.Macleod, 63, was being treated for cancer at Gartnavel hospital in Glasgow.
He was an award-winning writer and well-known broadcaster who regularly contributed to BBC political programmes.He was an award-winning writer and well-known broadcaster who regularly contributed to BBC political programmes.
Figures from the fields of politics and media have paid tribute to him.Figures from the fields of politics and media have paid tribute to him.
Former chancellor and leader of the Better Together campaign Alistair Darling said: “Angus was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He is a huge loss to journalism.Former chancellor and leader of the Better Together campaign Alistair Darling said: “Angus was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He is a huge loss to journalism.
“Our thoughts are with his family.”“Our thoughts are with his family.”
Many expressed their thoughts on Twitter.Many expressed their thoughts on Twitter.
Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon described him as “a journalist of the old school and undoubtedly one of the best. Rest in peace.”Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon described him as “a journalist of the old school and undoubtedly one of the best. Rest in peace.”
First minister Alex Salmond wrote: “Saddened to hear Angus Macleod has passed away. A thoughtful & insightful journalist who will be missed right across the political divide.”First minister Alex Salmond wrote: “Saddened to hear Angus Macleod has passed away. A thoughtful & insightful journalist who will be missed right across the political divide.”
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson tweeted: “Just turned on Twitter and learned of the passing of Angus Macleod. Incredibly sad. He was wonderful and irascible in almost equal measure.”Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson tweeted: “Just turned on Twitter and learned of the passing of Angus Macleod. Incredibly sad. He was wonderful and irascible in almost equal measure.”
Secretary of state for Scotland Alistair Carmichael said: “The passing of Angus Macleod is sad news. My thoughts and sympathies are with his family and his many friends.Secretary of state for Scotland Alistair Carmichael said: “The passing of Angus Macleod is sad news. My thoughts and sympathies are with his family and his many friends.
“His passing will leave an enormous void in their lives and the lives of everyone with an interest in Scottish politics and public life.“His passing will leave an enormous void in their lives and the lives of everyone with an interest in Scottish politics and public life.
“Angus was a journalist of the old school. He was a real inquisitor. His knowledge of our politics was matched by very few.“Angus was a journalist of the old school. He was a real inquisitor. His knowledge of our politics was matched by very few.
“Every politician knew a call from Angus would bring searching questions which would demand an answer. It was, however, never an unwelcome call.“Every politician knew a call from Angus would bring searching questions which would demand an answer. It was, however, never an unwelcome call.
“He was a true gentleman who brought an authentic Highland flavour to our politics. He will be missed.”“He was a true gentleman who brought an authentic Highland flavour to our politics. He will be missed.”
An article in the Times today described Macleod as a “hugely respected journalist” and “one of the most acute observers of the Scottish and UK political scenes.”An article in the Times today described Macleod as a “hugely respected journalist” and “one of the most acute observers of the Scottish and UK political scenes.”
It said: “He was loved by his staff as a fair-minded and enthusiastic editor with an extraordinary gift for identifying the heart of any news story.It said: “He was loved by his staff as a fair-minded and enthusiastic editor with an extraordinary gift for identifying the heart of any news story.
“His unfailing generosity and encouragement inspired scores of colleagues and young journalists.”“His unfailing generosity and encouragement inspired scores of colleagues and young journalists.”
It added: “His loss to journalism and to Scottish society will be keenly felt.”It added: “His loss to journalism and to Scottish society will be keenly felt.”
Carmichael said: “The passing of Angus Macleod is sad news. My thoughts and sympathies are with his family and his many friends. His passing will leave an enormous void in their lives and the lives of everyone with an interest in Scottish politics and public life.Carmichael said: “The passing of Angus Macleod is sad news. My thoughts and sympathies are with his family and his many friends. His passing will leave an enormous void in their lives and the lives of everyone with an interest in Scottish politics and public life.
“Angus was a journalist of the old school. He was a real inquisitor. His knowledge of our politics was matched by very few. Every politician knew a call from Angus would bring searching questions which would demand an answer. It was, however, never an unwelcome call.“Angus was a journalist of the old school. He was a real inquisitor. His knowledge of our politics was matched by very few. Every politician knew a call from Angus would bring searching questions which would demand an answer. It was, however, never an unwelcome call.
“He was a true gentleman who brought an authentic Highland flavour to our politics. He will be missed.”“He was a true gentleman who brought an authentic Highland flavour to our politics. He will be missed.”
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