I am sorry to advise that Gordon MacIntyre (82) passed away peacefully in the early hours of the morning yesterday, Sunday 26th June 2022. Gordon had been in hospital after a long illness.

Gordon served the 214BB as both boy and man, holding the Captaincy in 1961-1963, after Bob Ferguson.

Always the 214 stalwart Gordon was always willing to help in any way he could.

He also served as a Committee member and Treasurer of the Ex Members Association for a great number of years.

We all send our condolences to his wife of 57 years, Margaret (nee Burns, who was also a ‘Gordon Parker’) and the rest of the family at this sad time.

Funeral details to follow

The long-awaited piping recital of Alex M MacIver’s tunes by Pipe Major Roddy Macleod will be held next month in Balallan.

Event organisers were forced to postpone the proceedings – originally planned for 2020 – twice due to Covid-19 restrictions.

The recital will be held on Friday, June 24th 2022 in the Community Hub in Balallan.

It is a fitting tribute to Alex MacIver’s legacy as both he and Roddy have connections to the Lochs area of Lewis.

The piping recital has been planned by The Lewis and Harris Piping Society in conjunction with the Kinloch Historical Society.