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Age 57,  resides in Evanton, historian, musician, author of land histories   - Latest book, Plaids and Bandanas - from Highland Drovers to Wild West Cowboys  - launched 27 March Inverness], hill  walker and traditional music festival organiser.
Born Glasgow, educated The High School of Glasgow, Dundee University & Education College. Taught Modern Studies, Invergordon and Alness Academies

1974-95, PT Guidance 1977-95.

Joined SNP 1966, FSN President 1970-3. Elected to National Council and Executive  thereafter. Member first SNP Shadow Cabinet 1990-97, EVC Policy 1990-94.

Helped shape current party policies on land-use, environment, international relations, energy and health.

Fought Highland parliamentary and council elections - District Councillor 1988-96. PPC Inverness 1974, Ross, Cromarty & Skye 1987 and 1992 , usually increasing SNP vote. Chair Kiltearn [ Evanton] Community Council.