Tributes have been paid following the death of former Conservative MSP Sir Jamie McGrigor, 6th Baronet, who died 20 July, 2025, aged 75.
Sir Jamie served as an MSP for the Highlands and Islands for 17 years, from the dawn of devolution until 2016, and was later a councillor in Argyll and Bute.
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay described him as "a true champion of the Highlands and Islands".
He said: "I'm deeply saddened to hear of Sir Jamie's death, and, on behalf of everyone in the Scottish Conservatives, send my condolences to his family and friends.
"Sir Jamie excelled in a number of frontbench roles, including fisheries, and was popular and respected by colleagues from across the political spectrum."
First Minister John Swinney also paid tribute on social media. "Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jamie McGrigor,” he wrote.
"We came from different political traditions and often held opposing views, but as an MSP, Jamie was a warm, engaging presence and was deeply committed to the Highlands and Islands. My thoughts are with his family and friends."
He was born 19 October, 1949, son of Capt Sir Charles Edward McGrigor, 5th Baronet (1922-2007), and his wife the former Mary Bettine Edmonstone (1927-2022), daughter of Sir Archibald Edmonstone of Duntreath, 6th Baronet (1898-1954).
He was twice married, firstly in 1988 (div 1993) to Caroline Roboh, daughter of Jacques Roboh, of Paris, by whom he had two daughters, Sibylla and Sarah. He married 2ndly, 30 October, 1997, Emma Mary Louise Fellowes, daughter of David Lyon Fellowes, DL, JP (1931-2016), of Inistrynich, Dalmally, Argyll, scion of that landed gentry family of Shotesham Park, by his wife the former Elizabeth Mary Tremlett (1930-2005), by whom he had further issue, a son, Alexander, and three daughters, Violet, Rosanna and Davina.
The son Alexander James Edward Lyon McGrigor (born 5 Aug, 1998), succeeds to the baronetcy.
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