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Former Scottish parliament presiding officer Sir George Reid dies aged 86

Sir George Reid served as Scottish Parliament presiding officer from 2003 to 2007 after a career in journalism, SNP politics, and 12 years with the International Red Cross.

  • Former Scottish Parliament presiding officer Sir George Reid has died at the age of 86.
  • He was first elected to Westminster in 1974 as the SNP MP for Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire.
  • After working for the International Red Cross for 12 years, he returned to politics in 1995 and was elected to the Scottish Parliament four years later.
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Sir George Reid’s lifetime of dedication to serving public

He became Holyrood’s second presiding officer.

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Stv broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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