Clan chief of the Macphersons dies at Blairgowrie home aged 94
Perthshire clan chief, landowner, retired high court judge, soldier and golfer.Sir William Alan Macpherson of Cluny and Blairgowrie, famously the author of the Macpherson Report into the Metropolitan Police after the murder of Stephen Lawrence, died on Sunday aged 94.Sir William was a retired high court judge with a long and distinguished career at the Bar.Perthshire North MSP John Swinney described the landmark Macpherson Report as “seminal” and was also keen to pay tribute to the “great benefit” Sir William’s close ties to Perthshire had in terms of local community life.Mr Swinney said: “His roots in Blairgowrie, and his constant connection with the area, brought him much joy and great benefit to the local community.”Blairgowrie and