Buckie Thistle forward Kyle MacLeod returns to Brora Rangers on deal until the summer of 2027

Kyle MacLeod has left Buckie Thistle returned to Brora Rangers on a four-year contract.

The Ross County academy graduate previously spent time with the Cattachs between 2017 and 2019, his first permanent move after leaving Dingwall.

However, when his time at Dudgeon Park came to a close four years ago, he moved to Buckie Thistle and contributed to their back-to-back Highland League title challenges over the last two seasons.

Now though, he has returned to Brora, putting pen-to-paper on a deal that will last until the summer of 2027.

Jags boss Graeme Stewart says he understood MacLeod's reasons for wanting to leave Victoria Park, and insists he still has plenty of firepower to work with going forward.

"The club understands Kyle's position," Stewart reasoned.

"He's been a great lad to have on the park and in the changing room in his four years at Victoria Park. We wish him all the best for the future.

"We have plenty options in attacking areas with Josh Peters, Scott Adams, Lyall Keir, Andrew MacAskill, Max Barry and Marcus Goodall, so we're not actively looking for a replacement at the moment."

"I am buzzing to come back to Brora," MacLeod, from Fortrose, said via the club's social media accounts.

"I enjoyed my time at Buckie, but the draw of being closer to home and being in the close knit dressing room at Brora is so important to me. I look forward to the challenge."

Brora boss Ally MacDonald added: "We want to build a squad that has competition all over the park. Kyle will certainty provide that.

"I know how good a player Kyle is after being a team mate for several years.

"Kyle has the knack of scoring big goals at important times. Hopefully that will continue."

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