Commenting on the death of former Highlands and Islands MSP and MEP, Winnie Ewing, Scottish Conservative MSP for the region, Jamie Halcro Johnston, said:
“I am sorry to learn of Winnie Ewing’s passing. I remember first meeting Winnie when she was a candidate for Orkney and Shetland at the 1983 General Election and even then, as a child, being rather starstruck by someone who was such a big political figure.
“While we may have been of different parties, I very much recognise the huge impact she made in Scottish politics, and the contribution she made to political life in the Highlands and Islands region over many decades.
“My thoughts are with Fergus, Annabelle and all of Winnie’s family and friends at what will be a difficult time”.
