Background
Murray, Athol Laverick was born on November 8, 1930 in Tynemouth, England. Son of George and Margery (Laverick) Murray.
Murray, Athol Laverick was born on November 8, 1930 in Tynemouth, England. Son of George and Margery (Laverick) Murray.
Bachelor, Cambridge University, 1952. Master of Arts, Cambridge University, 1958. Bachelor of Laws, Edinburgh University, 1957.
Doctor of Philosophy, Edinburgh University, 1961.
Research assistant, Foreign Office, London, 1953; assistant keeper, Scottish Record Office, Edinburgh, 1953-1983; deputy keeper, Scottish Record Office, 1983-1984; keeper of the records of Scotland, Scottish Record Office, 1985-1990. Consultant archivist Jersey Heritage Trust, 1991-1992. Business committee General Council U. Edinburgh, 1992-1996.
Fellow Royal History Society (David Berry prize 1971), Society Antiquaries of Scotland (vice president 1989-1992). Member Scottish Record Society (secretary 1957-1974, chairman council 1981-1990).
Married Irene Joyce Cairns, October 11, 1958. Children: Helen C., Ewan G.