In 1886 he was made Sheriff of Fife and Kinross , retaining the office till 1901 when failing health compelled him to resign .
In 1881 Mackay was appointed advocate - depute and resigned the professorship .
In 1886 Mackay was made Sheriff of Fife and Kinross , retaining the office till 1901 when failing health compelled Mackay to resign .
In 1881 Mackay was appointed advocate - depute and resigned the professorship .