Born: 1938 (age 86 years), Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
Spouse: Judith MacGregor (m. 1962)
Previous offices: Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament (1999–2003), Member of the Scottish Parliament (1999–2003), and Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom (1965–1997)
Party: Scottish Liberal Democrats
Education: The University of Edinburgh, George Watson's College, Nairobi School, and more
Date knighted: 2004