Former Scottish Conservative leader David McLetchie has died.
Mr McLetchie led the Scottish Tories for seven years before standing down in 2005 amid a controversy over his taxi expenses.
The Scottish Conservative Party confirmed the Lothian MSP, who was 61, had died.
Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson said: "Our heartfelt sympathies are with his family at this desperately sad time."
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