Comhairle nan Eilean Siar convener Kenny Macleod has been named as the new Area Manager for SAC Consulting’s Stornoway office.

He will be joining the two existing staff supporting crofters across the Western Isles.

Announcing his appointment, SAC Consulting Highlands and Islands said: “A familiar face across Lewis and Harris, Kenny is an active crofter from Ness, Chair of the Lewis and Harris Auction Mart, Councillor for An Taobh Siar agus Nis, and Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.”

Kenny is also chairman of the Lewis and Harris Auction Mart; Vice-Chairman of the Lewis and Harris Football Association; and a member of the National Union of Journalists.