• 1949 – Born 6th May.  Son of John Stott and Doreen Davidson.
• 1970 – Educated at Aberdeen Grammar School and Aberdeen University; LL.B.
• Apprentice then assistant with Paull & Williamsons, advocates, until 197 5,
• 1975 – 79 – Assistant with Wilsone & Duffus, advocates
• 1979 – Present  – Partner with Wilsone & Duffus, advocates