 | 'The funeral of veteran Scottish Nationalist Margaret Ewing was overshadowed yesterday after claims that the Liberal Democrats had tried to block a parliamentary tribute to her.' Lorna Martin, Scotland editor in the Observer 26 th March 2006. |  |
| 'The funeral of veteran Scottish Nationalist Margaret Ewing was overshadowed yesterday after claims that the Liberal Democrats had tried to block a parliamentary tribute to her.' Lorna Martin, Scotland editor in the Observer 26 th March 2006. | |
The Liberal Democrats have selected Councillor Linda Gorn to fight the Moray by-election.
The Conservatives earlier named their candidate as Mary Scanlon, a list MSP for the Highlands and Islands who will resign her seat to fight the contest.
The SNP will choose its candidate on Sunday. North East list MSP Richard Lochhead is thought to be a contender.
The Holyrood by-election caused by the death of Nationalist MSP Margaret Ewing will take place on 27 April.
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