Background
Airlie, Earl of was born on May 17, 1926 in London.
Airlie, Earl of was born on May 17, 1926 in London.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Dundee, 1990.
Board director General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corporation, 1962-1975, deputy chairman, 1975-1987, chairman, since 1987. Chairman J. Henry Schroder Wagg & Limited company, 1973-1977. Chairman Schroders PLC, 1977-1984.
Director Ashdown Investment Trust Ltd., 1968-1982, Scottish & Newcastle Breweries PLC, 1964-1983, The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, 1991-1993, Baring Stratton Investment Trust, since 1986. First chancellor University Abertay, Dundee, since 1994.
Treasurer Scout Association, 1964-1986. Honorary president Scottish Council Scout Association, since 1988. Governor Nuffield Nursing Homes Trust, 1985-1989.
Captain late Scots Guards, 1944, Germany 1945, Austria, 1947-1948, Malaya, 1948-1949, resigned commission 1950.
Son of David Lyulph Gore Woseley, 12th Earl of Purlie and Avis (Coke) Ogilvy. Married Virginia Fortune Ryan, October 23, 1952. 6 children.