Hundreds of people have gathered to celebrate the life of veteran politician Margo MacDonald, following her death at the age of 70. Her widower Jim Sillars told Edinburgh’s Assembly Hall: “She was dusted with magic”. Actress Elaine C Smith and Scottish Health Secretary Alex Neil also paid tribute at the event, which included a live performance by The Proclaimers. The event, led by humanist celebrant Bob Scott, also featured a selection of Ms MacDonald’s favourite country songs, reports BBC News
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