[1] He went to school in Glasgow and studied psychology at the University of St Andrews.
[2] Macleod's first job, after finishing his university, was at the BBC Radio Drama department, where he was involved in the creation of sound effects.
He then worked for the BBC television programme 60 Minutes as a newsreader and reporter.
[4] In late 1987, Macleod was presenting Midweek Choice on BBC Radio 3.
[6] For four years prior to 1996, Macleod was in charge of presentation at BBC Radio 3.