David Watt

Lord Sanderson is remembered as a leading figure in Scottish Conservative politics and business, noted for his role in ensuring the 1984 Conservative Party Conference continued after the Brighton bombing and for his service as Minister of State at the Scottish Office. His career spanned major positions in party leadership, the House of Lords and several prominent enterprises including Hawico and Clydesdale Bank. He played a key role in strengthening the Scottish Conservative Party ahead of the 1992 election and contributed significantly to regional development bodies and charitable trusts. His personal life was marked by deep community involvement, a long marriage, and resilience through family tragedies.