Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale, former First Minister Jack McConnell, has paid his own tribute to HM The Queen.
The former Stirling District Council leader had spoken warmly of her to his colleagues in the House of Lords last week, recalling one of his favourite stories about her much noted wit and sense and humour.
This week he told the Observer: “As First Minister I saw at first hand the love that the Queen had for Scotland and her commitment to public service.
