Michael Eckford Lind Weir

Background

Weir, Michael Eckford Lind was born on May 5, 1938 in Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. Son of Norman James Lind and Gladys Eckford (Howden) Weir.

Education

Master of Arts, Edinburgh University, 1958. Bachelor of Laws, Edinburgh University, 1960.

Career

Apprentice, Menzies & White, WS, Edinburgh, 1957-1960; assistant, West Anderson & Company Solicitors, Glasgow, Scotland, 1960-1961; principal partner, Weir & Company, WS, Edinburgh, 1961-1988; consultant in private practice, Edinburgh, 1988-1993; executive chief, Scottish Export Association, Edinburgh, since 1993. Member Scottish National Broadcasting Council, 1967-1970. Director Scottish Council International Arbitration, Edinburgh, 1988-1991.

Part-time member "Vat & Duties" Tribunal, Edinburgh, 1991-1997.

Achievements

• Michael Eckford Lind Weir has been listed as a noteworthy educational professional executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Edinburgh Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1966-1967. Senator, life member Junior ChamberInternat. Fellow Institute Management, Scottish Export Association.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, walking, Scottish history, golf, improving French and German.

Connections

Married Hazel Dobson Cunningham, December 6, 1963. Children: Andrew, Euan, Roger.

Father:

Norman James Lind Weir

Mother:

Gladys Eckford (Howden) Weir

Spouse:

Hazel Dobson Cunningham

child:

Andrew Weir

child:

Euan Weir

child:

Roger Weir