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MSP WELCOMES POSTHUMOUS AWARD FOR SPEYSIDE FARMER JIM INNES

Richard Lochhead MSP has welcomed the decision by the NFUS to posthumously award the prestigious Miskelly Award to the late Jim Innes.

Jim Innes was a local stalwart and spokesperson for hill farmers in Speyside and was a respected figure in Scottish agriculture.

Commenting Mr Lochhead said:

“Jim was a tremendous and passionate advocate for hill farming and the wider agricultural sector and it is incredibly fitting for him to be recognised with the Miskelly Award.

“He had a huge amount of knowledge and experience and I often sought, and valued, his wise counsel both in my capacity as local MSP and throughout my time as Cabinet Secretary for  Rural Affairs.

“I know that Jim is a much missed figure in the farming community, especially in Speyside given he was such a strong and authoritative voice for the area, and I think this is a very appropriate tribute to a man who gave so much to farming in Scotland.”