Tributes paid to Lord Jim Wallace, Scotland’s first deputy first minister

A funeral service took place at Kirkwall’s St Magnus Cathedral.

Tributes have been paid to Scotland’s first ever deputy first minister, Lord Jim Wallace, at his funeral in Orkney.

Lord Wallace was described as a man of integrity, sincerity and humility. He died at the end of January after suffering complications from surgery.

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Last updated Feb 10th, 2026 at 18:53

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