‘A WELL known and respected figure’ who has been influential to the work of Gaelic development has been appointed Lord Lieutenant for the Western Isles.
Donald Martin who lives in Stornoway has received the honour and will succeed Mr Alexander Matheson CVO OBE JP who retired last month after nearly 16 years of service.
Mr Martin was appointed clerk to the Lieutenancy in 1997, in 2002 he was appointed Deputy Lieutenant and is currently Vice Lord-Lieutenant for the Western Isles.