Angus Grossart (1937–2022,) fully Sir Angus McFarlane McLeod Grossart, was a Scottish businessman, banker, and philanthropist, known for his influence in finance, arts, and cultural heritage. He founded and chaired Noble Grossart, one of Scotland’s leading merchant banks.
Born in Carluke, Lanarkshire, Grossart studied law at the University of Glasgow before becoming an advocate at the Scottish Bar. In 1969, he co-founded Noble Grossart, which played a pivotal role in Scottish business investments, supporting companies like Kwik Fit and Stagecoach Group.
He held key leadership roles, including vice-chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland (1982–2005,) chairman of the Scottish Investment Trust (1975–2003,) and director at Murray International Holdings. His influence extended to public infrastructure as chairman of the Scottish Futures Trust.
Beyond finance, Grossart championed the arts, chairing the National Galleries of Scotland, National Museums of Scotland, and the Burrell Renaissance group. He was instrumental in preserving Scottish cultural heritage, including refurbishing the Burrell Collection.
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I’ve got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom.
—Angus Grossart
Topics: Ambition, Boredom
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