Lord Mackay of Drumadoon

His earliest legal work saw him assisting women who had been subject to domestic violence, which he did on a pro bono basis. He was admitted to the bar in 1976 and took silk in 1987.

He spent a number of years as an advocate depute before his highly successful public inquiry work and elevation to the bench.

The obituary states: “After retirement, he enjoyed speaking in the House of Lords as a cross-bencher. And defying girth and slower pace played his part in overseas fixtures of the Parliamentary Rugby Club that took place alongside British Lions tours.

“Lord Mackay is survived by Lesley, their children Caroline, Diana and Simon, and by five grandchildren whom he loved. He was a fine older brother to Fiona, Alison and Alan.”

Read the obituary on The Herald website.