Roy Hendry Thomson
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Roy Hendry Thomson KStJ, DL, MA (Hons) was born 27 August 1932. He attended Aberdeen Grammar School and gained an MA (honours) in psychology from the University of Aberdeen. National Service: Gordon Highlanders 1955-1957. He is a Knight of the Order of St John and Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Aberdeen.
The Thomson family owned a series of well known car dealerships in North East Scotland known as "Thomson of Cults" until 1986.
- Former Chairman of Scottish Ballet (1983-1987)
- Former President of the Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Former Chairman of the Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Former Leader of Aberdeen City Council
- Former Councillor of Aberdeen City Council
- Former President and Founder of Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Association
- Former President of the Rotary Club of Aberdeen
- Former Marketing Director of Aberdeen International Youth Festival
- Former Chairman of Aberdeen International Children's Festival (aka Kaleidoscope)
- President of Mental Health Aberdeen
- Chairman of Friends of Aberdeen University Library