John Farquhar Munro, who represented Ross, Skye and Inverness West in the Scottish Parliament from its creation in 1999 until he stood down in 2011 has died at his home at the age of 79.
He was never shy about speaking his mind and voting against the rest of the Liberal Democrat group when he felt it necessary.
Scottish Leader Willie Rennie, who knew him well from the early days of when he was our Chief of Staff in the Parliament paid a warm tribute to him:
John F was a canny, crafty Highlander who calmly asserted his place in the political world. His roots in crofting and the west Highlands gave the strength and depth to endure the trials of politics.
Delivering the right status for Gaelic, protecting crofting and abolishing the Skye bridge tolls are just a few of his many achievements in public life.
His character and personality attracted friends from across politics.
Our thoughts are with his wife Celia, who was a tower of strength in all he did, and all his friends and family.
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