In 1993 he was appointed a deputy lieutenant for East Lothian .
From 1972 to 1982 he was the ceremonial colonel of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders , and from 1982 to 1986 the colonel commandant of the Scottish Division .
In 1993 colonel was appointed a deputy lieutenant for East Lothian .
From 1972 to 1982 he was the ceremonial colonel of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders , and from 1982 to 1986 the colonel commandant of the Scottish Division .