I’m saddened to hear of the passing of George Reid – a Freeman of Clackmannanshire, former MP and MSP, and a true son of Tullibody.

Many here will remember meeting him at local events or hearing him champion our communities. George was a politician, journalist, campaigner, and humanitarian – a thinker who got things done.

From reporting on the Ethiopian famine to serving with the International Red Cross for 12 years, he worked in some of the world’s most challenging places – but always brought that experience back home.

George will be remembered across Clackmannanshire not just for his achievements, but for the pride he brought to the place he called home.