11 Facts About Forbes Howie

William Forbes Howie, DL, JP was a businessman who played an active role in Scottish public life.

Forbes Howie then studied electrical engineering at Glasgow University, graduating in 1941.

Forbes Howie served in the RAF for four years during the Second World War, gaining the rank of Flight Lieutenant.

Forbes Howie was made responsible for the setting up of the Children's Hearing system in Falkirk, becoming the first chairman of the local Children's Panel Advisory Committee in 1970, chairman of the Supplementary Benefit Appeal Tribunal in 1973, and a Justice of the Peace the following year.

Forbes Howie then became chairman of the Falkirk District Scout Association, becoming honorary president in 1978.

Forbes Howie received the Medal of Merit in 1956, the Silver Acorn in 1981, and the Silver Wolf, the highest Scouting award given to just one in two million members, in 1989, for 'services of the most exceptional character to the movement'.

Forbes Howie founded the Stirling and District Amateur Football Association in 1951, as well as serving on the board of the Scottish Wildlife Trust.

Forbes Howie was president of Falkirk Rotary Club and was made a Paul Harris Fellow.

Forbes Howie was president of Falkirk Fishing Club and the Toastmasters Club and a director of Glenbervie Golf Club.

Forbes Howie married Janet Morrison Campbell and had two sons and one daughter, and seven grandchildren.

Forbes Howie was the uncle of Scottish actor and comedian Robbie Coltrane.