Leaders and Notable Members
The leader of the community is elected by the members. The leaders to date are:
- George MacLeod 1938-1967
- Ian Reid 1967-1974
- Graeme Brown 1974-1981
- Ron Ferguson 1982-1989
- John Harvey 1989-1996
- Norman Shanks 1996-2003
- Kathy Galloway 2003 - 2009
- Peter MacDonald 2009–present (Term extends to 2016)
Bruce Kenrick, the founder of housing organisation Shelter, was a member.
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