STV NewsAfter almost 40 years bringing the news to viewers across the north of Scotland and beyond, esteemed journalist Norman MacLeod will present his final STV News at Six programme on Friday.
A respected figure at STV and a familiar face across the region, Norman joined Grampian Television in the 1980s as a trainee journalist and has served as a senior presenter for more than two decades.
Over the course of his career, he’s worked on a vast range of stories, most notably the Piper Alpha disaster.
STV NewsHe marked the 30th anniversary of the tragedy with a special programme from the memorial Rose Garden in Aberdeen.
He also covered the 2005 storms in South Uist, and more recently, a live broadcast from the Tall Ships Race in Aberdeen Harbour.
His career has also been marked by memorable and distinctive moments, from sampling traditional whale meat in the Faroe Islands alongside the men’s national football team to interviewing leading figures from the world of entertainment, including Margarita Pracatan and Barry Manilow.
STV NewsA Gaelic speaker from Scalpay, Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Norman has reported from across Europe and has also presented for ITN in London, Channel 4 and the History Channel.
Norman said: “It’s been a privilege to bring the news to viewers across the north of Scotland for almost 40 years.
STV News“I’ve had an incredible career at STV, working alongside some truly wonderful colleagues who have made it so special. I’ll miss the team enormously, but the time feels right to embark on a new adventure.
“As a presenter, you are welcomed into people’s homes each evening, and earning their trust is a responsibility I have never taken lightly. It’s been an honour to serve our audience in this way for the past four decades.”
STV NewsBobby Hain, MD of Audience at STV said: “An outstanding journalist and presenter, Norman is truly a legend of STV News. He has delivered trusted news to audiences across the north of Scotland with authority and grace for almost 40 years.
“His passion for regional public service broadcasting and his unwavering commitment to his craft are exceptional. We thank him for his immense contribution and for being such a valued member of our team, and we wish him every success for the future.”
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