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Remembering our colleagues and friends in July 2025

1st July 2025

STEWART MACGREGOR, Kirkcaldy

On 20th June 2025, Stewart MacGregor, partner of the firm Innes Johnston LLP, Kirkcaldy.

AGE:56                                                                                              ADMITTED: 2007

 

NIGEL WILLIAM ETTLES, Dumbarton

On 22nd November 2024, Nigel William Ettles, employed with West Dumbartonshire Council, Dumbarton.

AGE: 69                                                                                             ADMITTED: 1981

 

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