Worried Shaun Macaulay saw his life flash before his eyes when he was rushed into hospital after feeling unwell at a community event.
The SNP North Ayrshire deputy leader needed emergency surgery after becoming desperately unwell in summer 2018 and the outlook seemed bleak.
While he admits he is facing a challenge helping to lead an SNP minority administration following the election success last month, he clearly has a new perspective of life following his traumatic ordeal during his first term as a councillor.
