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Champion of Scottish agriculture and rural life dies aged 79

Former Royal Highland and Agricultural Society Of Scotland chair Alexander Keith Brooke, of Carscreugh 51AVÊÓÆµin Newton Stewart, died at Galloway Community Hospital on January 17

Chris Brayford
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Paying tribute to Alexander Keith Brooke, RHASS said: "His commitment to the world of Scottish agriculture and rural life leaves a lasting legacy."
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Paying tribute to Alexander Keith Brooke, RHASS said: "His commitment to the world of Scottish agriculture and rural life leaves a lasting legacy."

A champion of agriculture who devoted more than 30 years of work to the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has died. Alexander Keith Brooke, of Carscreugh 51AVÊÓÆµin Newton Stewart,...

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