A man of Lewis parentage has been awarded the Glasgow Lewis and Harris Association Trophy.
The trophy is given to a person with island connections who have brought honour to themselves or to the islands during the past year.
Iain Macritchie
Philanthropist honoured by Lewis and Harris Association
16 November 2014
Iain Macritchie -
The scheme has launched in Glasgow where it is helping youths in the east end of the city.
This week it won the Most Promising Education Project 2014 award from the Scottish Mentoring Network.
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The mentoring project is run by the MCR Charitable Foundation set up by Mr Macritchie
with £250,000 start-
SNP MSP Alasdair Allan congratulated Mr Macritchie: “Iain is a worthy recipient of this award.
“The innovative project he has pioneered for young people is targeted particularly for those who are disadvantaged, and uses a team of mentors to give experienced advice which allows people to find new careers and opportunities.”
He added: “Iain has clearly used his own talents and abilities to help others find their way in life.”