Donnie MacDonald
From Moriston Matters, Issue 13, June 1979.
The sudden death in Academy Street, Inverness, on April 16th of Donald J. MacDonald of Milton of Ness-side - Donnie MacDonald as he was known to a wide circle of friends - removed from the scene one of the first and most encouraging supporters of "Moriston Matters". With an intimate knowledge of the Dalchreichart area, stemming from his visits in the 20's and 30's to Balnacarn Farm, he had a fund of stories of people and places that was always available to fill in the background of life in the Glen which retained a warm place in his affections despite his subsequent residence in Kirkhill and Inverness. His grandfather grew up on the southern side of Loch Cluanie at a place called Duineach Mhor, and moved from there to Corrie Dho. His father subsequently rented Balnacarn from Sir George Cooper of Ceannacroc and he spent many happy holidays there.
His generous practical help at a time when the magazine was struggling to get off the ground was very valuable. We shall miss his fatherly oversight and would offer Mrs MacDonald our sincere sympathy.