The Rev David Macleod, who just spent 18 months as probationer to the Rev Fergus Robertson in the Inverness parish of Dalneigh and Bona, will be inducted to his new charge at Lochcarron Church on January 12.

Based at the manse in Lochcarron, he will cover the huge area stretching west to Applecross and north to Torridon and Kinlochewe.

He will hold services weekly at Lochcarron and Applecross, and in rotation once a month each at Shieldaig, Torridon and Kinlochewe, with the help of preaching elders.

A native of Stornoway, Lewis, he left the island for Aberdeen at the age of 10, when his father, the Rev Donald Macleod, began to study for the ministry, and later moved to Skye, when Mr Macleod Snr was called to the charge of Snizort.

Both his parents are also from Lewis, his father from Stornoway, and his mother Peggy, formerly Mackenzie, from Aird Dell, Ness.

Mr Macleod (33), who finished his secondary education at Portree High School, subsequently trained as a surveyor at the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, and spent 10 years in the profession with the Inverness-based firm of Currie and Brown, latterly part-time, while studying for a divinity degree at Aberdeen University.

He and his wife Mairi, from Inverness, have a daughter Anna (2). A member of East Church, Inverness, Mr Macleod paid tribute to former East Church minister and fellow Lewisman the Rev Aonghas Iain Macdonald, who retired in October.

"My call to the ministry came through Scripture over a period of months, but his preaching was instrumental in confirming it," said Mr Macleod.

"I'm looking forward to moving to Lochcarron and taking over my new charge. My calling into the ministry was very clear and I am thankful for the same clarity in respect of my calling to Lochcarron, Applecross and Torridon."

The Rev David Macleod, wife Mairi and daughter Anna.

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