MacRae 
Invergordon 

Peacefully at Mull Hall Care Home, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Madge MacRae, of "Kintail", 1 Station Road, Invergordon. Beloved and loving wife to the late Richard James MacRae, devoted mam to Eileen and the late Robert, dear mother-in-law to the late Eric Vass Morrison, loving and proud granny to Rachael and a dear sister and friend to many. Funeral service will be held in private at Madge's own request. All enquiries to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

More
Tain

Tragically as a result of a road traffic accident on Saturday 10th October 2026, David More, 9 Well Street, Tain. Beloved and loving husband to Evelyn, loving dad to Colin and Allison, dearly loved father in law to Jane, a much loved granddad to Jamie, Stuart and their partners Aoife and Emily, a dear brother to Isabel and the late Malcolm and Ian and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Tain Parish Church on Thursday 22nd October at 12 noon. Thereafter to St Duthus New Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired may be given at the service for a Local Charity or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late David.

Geddes
Tain

Peacefully at The County Hospital, Invergordon on Tuesday 13th October 2026, David Robin Geddes, 1 Culpleasant Drive, Tain. Beloved and loving husband to Trish, loving dad to Roderick and Fiona, a much loved grandpa to Rhona and Osla, dearly loved father in law to Tony and Katrine, dear brother to Ian and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Inverness Crematorium on Thursday 29th October at 11 a.m. Thereafter a Celebration of Life service will be held in Dornoch Firth Parish Church (Cathedral) on Thursday 29th October at 2 p.m. All family and friends respectfully invited to both services. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired may be given at the service for Dornoch Firth Parish Church Fund or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late David. Funeral Service will be live streamed from the Cathedral. Full details on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24hrs prior. 

Shand
Nigg

Peacefully at Mull Hall Care Home, Barbarville on Saturday 10th October 2026, Isabella “Isobel” Shand (Nee Miller), Formerly of 7 Cameron Place, Nigg. Beloved and loving Wife to the late Bob, dearly loved sister, a much loved sister-in-law, a dear aunt, great aunt and great great aunt and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Nigg Old Church on Friday 23rd October at 12 noon. Thereafter to Chapel Hill Cemetery. All family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but, donations if so desired may be given at the service for Cats Protection  or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS - s/c/ 83-27-35, a/c 00254580 ref the late Isobel. 

Macleod
Lochinver

Peacefully at home on Saturday 3rd October 2026, Andrew “Andy” John Macleod, “Achinture”, Lochinver. A much respected fisherman in the Village for 49 years. A loving dad to Alexander, Claire, Amy and Ryan, dearly loved grandy to Rory, Sorcha and Alfie, a much loved father-in-law to Gavin, a dear brother to Roddy and Maurice and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Lochinver Village Hall on Thursday 15th October at 2 p.m. All family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but, donations if so desired may be given at the service for R.N.L.I (Lochinver Branch) or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS - s/c/ 83-27-35, a/c 00254580 ref the late Andy. Service will be live streamed from The Village Hall. Full details on our website (www. alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 

Browning
Lairg

The Funeral for the late Geoffrey “Geoff” Francis John Browning, “Cruachan” Main Street, Lairg, will be at Inverness Crematorium (small chapel) on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 12 noon. Service will be live streamed from The Crematorium. Full details will be posted on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24 hours prior. All enquiries Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain.

MacAngus
Delny by Invergordon

Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday 23rd September 2026, Suthers Sutherland MacAngus, 2 Delny Farm Cottages, Delny. Beloved and loving husband of the late Annie, devoted partner to the late Mags, loving dad to Marelle, Janice, Lorraine and the late Gary. Dearly loved granda and Great granda, A much loved father-in-law to Cath, a dear brother to David and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Invergordon Church of Scotland on Friday 9th October at 1 p.m. Thereafter to Rosskeen Cemetery. All family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but, donations if so desired may be given at the service for Chest, Heart and Stoke Association and The Macmillan Nurses or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS - s/c/ 83-27-35, a/c 00254580 ref the late Suthers. 

Grant
Perth/Lochinver

Died peacefully at Strathtay House Care Home, Perth on Monday 21st September 2026, Ruth Grant (Nee Lumsden), aged 90 years (formerly of Clashmore), beloved wife of the late Thomas Stewart Grant, a much loved mother of Neil, Shona and Ewan, a dearly loved Gran to Neil, Kelly, Vicky, Alex and Kristian and dearly loved great gran of Erin, Isobel, Callan, Maja and Mara and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Lochinver Church of Scotland on Tuesday 13th October at 1 p.m. Thereafter to Stoer Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired may be given at the service for Alzheimer’s Research UK or send to Alasdair Rhind Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref the late Ruth. Service to be live streamed from the church. Full details will be posted on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24 hours prior. 

MacKay
Banchory/Inver

Peacefully at home on Wednesday 16th September 2026, Flora MacKay, 9 Dalvenie Gardens, Banchory. Beloved and loving wife of the late Donald, loving mum to Jack, Donald-Hugh and Shona. Dearly loved nana and Great nana, A much loved mother-in-law to Fern, Ann and Stuart, a dear sister to late Angus, Kathleen and Jackie, much loved cousin to Annie and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Portmahomack Church of Scotland on Friday 2nd October at 11 a.m. Thereafter to Tarbat New Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but, donations if so desired may be given at the service for Dalvenie Gardens Residents Fund or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS - s/c/ 83-27-35, a/c 00254580 ref the late Flora. Funeral Service to be live streamed. Full details on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24hrs prior.

Allen
Tongue by Lairg

Very suddenly on Wednesday 9th September 2026, David “Dave” Allen, “Bhlaran” 54 Braetongue, Tongue, beloved and loving husband to Chris, loving dad, a much loved granddad, great granddad, dearly loved father in law, brother, uncle and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held at The Family Home on Thursday 24th September at 12 noon. Thereafter to Melness Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Casual dress may be worn if so desired. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired may be given at the service for Encephalitis International and The Scottish Air Ambulance or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to: RBS – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580. Ref. the late “Dave”. Service will be live streamed from the home and Cemetery. Full details on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24hrs prior.
 

Ross
Invergordon

Peacefully in The County Community Hospital, Invergordon, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday 8th September 2026, James Ross (Hamish/Skipper), aged 87, 4 High Street, Invergordon. Beloved and loving Husband of the late Joan and Agnes, loving Dad to Elaine, Wendy and the late James. Dearly loved Granda to Jamie, Connor and Brogan and Great Granda to Kayla, Isla, Lennon, Amelia and Freya. A much loved father-in-law to Calum and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Rosskeen Free Church on Monday 21st September at 11 a.m. Thereafter to Logie Easter Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but, donations if so desired may be given at the service for Cystic Fibrosis or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to rbs - s/c/ 83-27-35, a/c 00254580 ref the late Hamish. 
 

MacDonald
Balintore

Peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness with her loving family by her side on Sunday 30th August 2026, Davidina “Dina” MacDonald (née Wood), beloved and adored wife to the late Alistair, loving mum to Elaine and the late Andrew and the late Caroline, dearly loved Granny to Carol Jane, Julie, Graham, George, Ally and Liza, a devoted Nana to her great grandchildren and dear mother-in-law to Graham, much loved sister to the late Margaret and loved by all her extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held from Hilton Free Church on Wednesday 9th September at 11 a.m. Thereafter to Balintore Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be given at the service for Hilton Free Church or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or by bacs to RBS S/c/ 83-27-35, a/c no 00254580, ref T/L Dina. 

Spence
Balintore/Evanton

Peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness on Sunday 30th August 2026, James “Jim” William Spence, 5 Harbour View, Balintore, beloved and loving husband to the late Mary, a much loved father of  Lynn, Liam, Michael and Antony, a dear father in law to Lorraine, Laura and David, a dearly loved grandad to Tara, Simone and Sean, loving brother to Ethel, Isabel, John and the late Irene and Richard, beloved brother in law to Bryan, Isobel and loved by all his extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Inverness Crematorium (small Chapel) on Tuesday 22nd September at 11 a.m. All family respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be given at the service for Raigmore Hospital, Ward 7A or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or by bacs to RBS S/c/ 83-27-35, a/c no 00254580, ref T/L Jim.

Bain (Invergordon)

Peacefully in The County Memoiral Hospital, Invergordon on Friday 21st August 2026, James “Hamish” Alexander Bain, beloved and loving husband to Una, loving dad to James, Hazel, Donald and Alison, dearly loved papa to James, Andrew, Alasdair, Daniel, Ashleigh, Donnie, Kaleigh-Jade and the late Nicholas, devoted great papa to Owen, Catherine, Sam, Elosie, Lyra, Jack and Harris, dear father in law to Valerie, David and Peter, much loved brother to Henry, Robert, Alice and the late Donnie, Dorothy, Isobel and John, brother in law to Linda and Eilidh and loved by all his extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held from Invergordon Church of Scotland On Thursday 3rd September at 12 noon. Thereafter to Kiltearn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Flowers may be sent to the service, but donations if desired may be given at the service for The Guide Dogs for the Blind or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or by bacs to RBS S/c/ 83-27-35, a/c no 00254580, ref T/L Hamish. Funeral Service will be live streamed. Full details on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24hrs prior. 

Luke (Invergordon)

Peacefully in The County Hospital, Invergordon on Saturday 22nd August 2026, James Andrew Campbell Luke, 7 Woodside Gardens, Invergordon, loving husband of Alda, a much loved father of Mhairi, John and Karen, father-in-law to Lindsay and Louise, a dearly loved grandad to Morven Kirsten, Caroline, Megan, Robert, Ishbel and Shiona, dear great grandad to Fletcher, Lily, Iver and Arabella and survived by his sister Elspeth. Andrew was much loved by all his extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Invergordon Church of Scotland on Friday 18th September at 12 noon and thereafter to Rosskeen Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Service will be live streamed from the church and graveside. Full details will be posted on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24 hours prior.

King
Balintore

Peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Friday 14th August 2026, Ian Glen Stuart King, 17 Abbotshaven, Balintore, a much loved dad to James, dear father-in-law to Natalie, a dearly loved grandad to Harrison and Ethan, much loved brother to Robert and Andrew, and a dearly loved friend and companion to Sally, loved by all the extended family and friends. A funeral service will be held at United Free Church, Park Street, Balintore, Ross-shire, IV20 1UR, on Friday 4th September at 12 noon. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Asthma + Lung UK or sent to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain, or donated by BACS to RBS – s/c 83-27-35, a/c 00254580, Ref: the late Ian.

Phillips
Golspie

Peacefully at The Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie on Friday 14th August 2026, Catherine Mary Phillips (Nee Ross), 9 Ross Gardens, Golspie, beloved and loving wife to the late Alfred, loving mum to Lloyd, Caroline and Vincent, dearly loved grandma to Michael, Cameron, Ethan, Vinny, Ami and Amber, dearly loved mother in law to Sandra, Nana and Sally, a dear sister to the late John and Donald, a much loved first cousin to Margaret and Libby, aunt to Nigel and Annie, a good friend of Elma and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Dornoch Free Church on Tuesday 25th August at 11 a.m. Thereafter to Proncynain Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but, donations if so desired may be given at the service for The Lawson Memorial Hospital or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to rbs - s/c/ 83-27-35, a/c 00254580 ref the late Catherine. 

Jardine (Tain)

Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital with his loving family by his side on Wednesday 12th August 2026, James “Jim” Graham Jardine, 3 Craig Crescent, Tain, beloved and loving husband to Jean, loving dad to Stuart and the late Graham, dearly loved grandpa to Robbie and Louis, a dear brother to Elizabeth and the late George and loved by all the extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held in Tain Parish Church on Wednesday 26th August at 12 noon. Thereafter to St Duthus New Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but, donations if so desired may be given at the service for Tain Cats Protection and Tain Rifle & Pistol Club or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or donate by bacs to RBS - s/c/ 83-27-35, a/c 00254580 ref the late Jim. Service will be live streamed, full details on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24hrs prior.

Parkes
Pitmaduthy by Invergordon

Peacefully at home on Thursday 6th August 2026. Terence “Terry” Parkes, “Ceann Turais” Pitmaduthy, loving husband to Lorraine, loving dad to Sharon and Ian and their families. He will be greatly missed by all his extended family and friends who are invited to join us for the funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Monday 24th August at 11 a.m. Dress code - Something you feel comfortable in and enjoy wearing, fun and colourful would be good and no ties No flowers please, but donations if desired may be given for Wags and Whiskers  and Wood Green  Animal rescues via  Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or by bacs to RBS S/c/ 83-27-35, a/c no 00254580, ref T/L Terry. Funeral Service will be live streamed from The Crematorium. Full details on our website (www.alasdair-rhind-funerals.com) 24hrs prior. 

MacRae
Rosehall by Lairg

Peacefully in Migdale Hospital, Bonar Bridge on Thursday 6th August 2026, Alasdair MacRae, East Durcha, Rosehall by Lairg, beloved and loving husband to Barbara, much loving dad to Melanie and Anna, dearly loved grandad and papa to Molly and Rhoridh, dear father in law to Steve and Craig and loved by all his extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held from Croick Church On Friday 21st August at 11a.m. Thereafter to Invershin Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. No flowers please, but donations , if desired , may be given to the S.S.P.C.A either at the service or send to Alasdair Rhind, Funeral Directors, Sutherland House, Bank Street, Tain or by bacs to RBS S/c/ 83-27-35, a/c no 00254580, ref T/L Alasdair.