Tributes paid to Conservative MSP Alex Johnstone

Heartbroken about the passing of my colleague, friend and mentor Alex Johnstone MSP. I'm in @ScotParl due to his help, support and advice pic.twitter.com/LJeBGEyxcP

— Ross Thomson MSP (@RossThomsonMSP) December 7, 2016

Alex was a big man with a big heart. Robust in his views but generous and decent and well liked by all sides. We'll miss him terribly.

— Ruth Davidson (@RuthDavidsonMSP) December 7, 2016

So sorry to hear this. Alex never let political differences stand in the way of friendship and courtesy. 1/2 https://t.co/R0etHMUUkG

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) December 7, 2016

Very sorry to hear of Alex Johnstone's passing. A strong man of both will and character, who always said what he thought with great humour.

— Kezia Dugdale (@kezdugdale) December 7, 2016

Very sad to hear the news of Alex Johnstone. I will miss him very much. Thoughts are with his family at this time. pic.twitter.com/hKCPsMf8Ii

— Willie Rennie (@willie_rennie) December 7, 2016

Terribly sad to hear of Alex Johnstone's death. We often disagreed, but he always did so with a good sense of humour & a spirit of respect.

— Patrick Harvie (@patrickharvie) December 7, 2016

Unbelievably sad that my friend and colleague Alex Johnstone MSP died earlier today. All thoughts with Linda and their family. RIP big man.

— Adam Tomkins MSP (@ProfTomkins) December 7, 2016

Very sad news - spent many train journeys North in early years in Alex's good company - thoughts with his family. https://t.co/Iotashc1zz

— Richard Lochhead (@RichardLochhead) December 7, 2016

Terribly sad news today. What a man - what a laugh - what an MSP / Father / Grandfather. The @ScotTories family have lost an affa fine loon. https://t.co/2xiqYAfUNP

— Miles Briggs MSP (@MilesBriggsMSP) December 7, 2016

Very sad to hear of Alex Johnstone's passing. He was a stalwart for rural Scotland in Parliament & for NFUS NE members. He will be missed.

— Clare Slipper (@NFUSParliament) December 7, 2016

We're very sorry to learn of the death of Alex Johnstone MSP - a man who cared deeply about local business

— FSB Scotland (@FSB_Scotland) December 7, 2016