Painter and teacher, born and lived in Glasgow. Studied at Edinburgh College of Art, 1962–7, his teachers including Robin Philipson. Was awarded a postgraduate scholarship and travelling scholarship to Rome and Florence in 1967. A member of SSA and RSW, the artist participated in many group shows, including Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, Compass Gallery in Glasgow and elsewhere, as well as having numerous solo exhibitions, including Glasgow Print Studio; Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie; and Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh. Scottish Arts Council and a number of other Scottish public collections hold his work, which often features stark, brooding hill and fell scenes in England and Scotland.