Death of former Lord Lieutenant and Council Convener George Marwick CVO

Tributes have been paid to former Orkney Lord Lieutenant and Orkney Islands Council Convener George Marwick CVO who sadly passed away on Friday 1 Sept at the age of 91.

George Marwick became a councillor in the first election to Orkney Islands Council, which was held on 7 May 1974 as part of the wider 1974 Scottish regional elections. He held the position of Council Convener from 1974 -1978.

George became a Depute Lieutenant in 1976 and Vice Lord-Lieutenant in 1995 before becoming Lord-Lieutenant for the period 1997 - 2007.

Lord Lieutenant for Orkney, Elaine Grieve said "George's contribution to the community of Orkney was considerable. He served in office as Lord-Lieutenant and as Convener of the Council, one of only two people to do so in the county. He was a much-respected farmer, proud citizen of Orkney and friend to many. He will be remembered with great fondness and gratitude for the service he gave to the community he loved."

Council Convener, Graham Bevan said “George, as the Council’s first Convener played a key role in the early days of Orkney Islands Council and we are grateful for his public service to our community. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.”