James Peter Hymers Mackay

Background

Mackay, James Peter Hymers Son of James Mackay and Janet Hymers.

Education

Bachelor, Cambridge U., 1952; Master of Arts in Mathematics and Natural Philosophy with honors, Edinburgh U., 1948; Bachelor of Laws with distinction, Edinburgh U., 1955; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Edinburgh U., 1983; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Dundee U., 1983; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Strathclyde U., 1985; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Aberdeen U., 1987; Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. Andrews U., 1988; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Cambridge U., 1989; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Birmingham U., 1990; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Newcastle U., 1990.

Career

Sheriff principal, Renfrew and Argyll, 1972-1974; vice-dean, Faculty of Advocates, 1973-1976; dean, Faculty of Advocates, 1976-1979; Lord Advocate Scotland, Faculty of Advocates, 1979-1984; Lord Appeal in Ordinary, 1985-1987; senator College of Justice, Scotland, 1984-1985; Lord Chancellor, London, 1987-1997; chancellor, Heriot-Watt U. Standing junior counsel to Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer, Scottish Home and Health Department, Commissioners Inland Revenue Scotland. Member Scottish Law Commission, 1976-1979 (part-time), Insurance Brokers' Registration Council, 1977-1979.

Achievements

• James Peter Hymers Mackay has been listed as a noteworthy University official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Society Edinburgh, International Academy Trial Lawyers, Institute Taxation (honorary). Member Royal College Physicians (honorary), Society Public Teachers Law (honorary), Law Society Scotland (honorary).

Interests

• Avocation: walking.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Gunn Hymers. 3 children.

Father:

James Mackay

Mother:

Janet Hymers

Spouse:

Elizabeth Gunn Hymers