Background
Lorimer was born in Aberdalgie in Perthshire.
Lorimer was born in Aberdalgie in Perthshire.
He was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1845. He became Regius Professor of Public Law at the University of Edinburgh in 1862, a post he retained until his death. Lorimer first rented Kellie Castle in 1878 and it became the family home.
A plaque in his memory is situated at the entrance to the Law Faculty at the University of Edinburgh.
Lorimer married Hannah Stodart (1835-1916). Lorimer was the father of both the noted architect, Sir Robert Lorimer, and the famous painter, John Henry Lorimer.
Their eldest son James Lorimer (1852-1898) died in Grahamstown, South Africa. Professor Lorimer"s portrait, by J. H. Lawson, hangs in the main stair leading to the Playfair Library in Old College, University of Edinburgh.
Faculty of Advocates. Institut de Droit International.