Dr Neil Galbraith OBE, former director of education and acting chief executive for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and latterly chairman of NHS Western Isles, has died at the age of 78.
The convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has paid tribute and the council flag is flying at half-mast.
Dr Galbraith was born and brought up in Govan, Glasgow, and was educated at Govan High School and then went on to secure his teaching qualification.