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Advanced Research Fellow, Queen Mary and Westfield College, 1988-93, Lecturer, Department of Materials and IRC in Biomedical Materials, 1993-95, Reader in Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Department of Materials and IRC in Biomedical Materials, 1995-98; Co-Head of the Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics, Lund University, Sweden, 1998-2001; Dean of Engineering, Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London, 1999-2000, Professor of Biomedical Materials, Department of Materials, 1998-2007. Founder Member and First President (2000), UK Society for Biomaterials; Secretary of European Society for Biomaterials, 2005-09. Recreations: riding; tennis; cookery; dressmaking. Address: (b.) James Watt South Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ; T.- 0141 330 3733; e-mail: elizabeth.tanner@glasgow.ac.uk Tanner, Susanne Lesley Murning, LLB (Hons), DipLP, MCIArb. Advocate Depute, since 2011; Advocate, since 2000; b. 29.10.74, Stirling; m., David Henderson Tanner; 1 s. Educ. George Watson's College, Edinburgh; Edinburgh University. Solicitor, Burness Solicitors, Edinburgh, 1997- 99; Tutor, Criminal Court Practice, University of Edinburgh, since 2008; Lecturer, Evidence, Edinburgh Napier University, since 2006; Assistant on Master’s Court, Merchant Company of Edinburgh, since 2004; Governor, Governing Council, George Watson’s College, since 2010. Address: (b.) Advocates' Library, Parliament House, Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF; T.-0131 226 5071. E-mail: susannetanner@hotmail.com Tarahara, Masataka. Consul-General of Japan in Edinburgh, since 2009; b. Japan; m.; 1 d.; 1 s. Educ. Faculty of Law, University of Kyoto; Hertford College, Oxford University. Entered Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Japan, 1979. Served in Japanese Embassy in Oman as Second Secretary (1982); in Netherlands as First Secretary (1991), in Kuwait as Counsellor (1994), in Malaysia (1997) and Canada as Minister and Deputy Head of Mission (2005-2009). In 1999, Deputy Chief of Protocol, MOFA, and Master of Ceremonies of Imperial Household Agency. In 2000, served in official delegation during Their Majesties Emperor and Empress state visit to Europe. Recreation: travel; tennis; judo; reading; theatre; singing. Address: Consulate General of Japan, 2 Melville Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7HW; T.-0131 225 4777. Tartaglia, Most Rev. Philip, PhB, STD. Archbishop of Glasgow, since 2012; Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh, since 2013; b. 11.1.51, Glasgow. Educ. St. Mungo’s Academy, Glasgow; St. Vincent’s College, Langbank; St Mary’s College, Blairs, near Aberdeen; Pontifical Scots College and the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Ordained priest by Archbishop Thomas Winning in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Dennistoun on 30 June 1975; moved to Rome in 1976 and later started research for doctorate in Sacred Theology; Acting Vice-Rector, the Scots College in Rome, then Dean of Studies in 1978; obtained STD degree in 1980, then became Assistant priest at Our Lady of Lourdes, Cardonald, while at the same time becoming an extramural lecturer at St. Peter's College, Newlands, Glasgow; appointed lecturer at St. Peter's College in 1981, becoming director of studies in 1983; became Vice-Rector, Chesters College, Bearsden in 1985, then Rector, 1987-93; sent to St. Patrick's, Dumbarton as assistant priest before being appointed parish priest of St Mary's, Duntocher in 1995; returned to seminary as Rector of the Pontifical Scots College, Rome in 2004; Bishop of Paisley, 2005-2012. Address: 196 Clyde Street, Glasgow G1 4JY; T.-0141 226 5898. Tasker, Moira, MA (Hons), MSc, FRSA. Former Director, The Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust); Chief Executive, Citizens Advice Edinburgh. Educ. Bell Baxter High School, Cupar, Fife; University of WHO'S WHO IN SCOTLAND 499 Edinburgh; Heriot-Watt University. Member, Cross Party Group on Volunteering and the Voluntary Sector of Scottish Parliament; Member, Management Committee, The Edinburgh Trust; Member, Management Committee, Scottish Local History Forum. Recreations: travel; Russian culture. Tate, Professor Austin, BA (Hons), MSc, PhD, CEng, FAAAI, FBCS, FBIS, FREng, FRSE. Director, AIAI (Artificial Intelligence Applications Institute), since 1985; Chair in Knowledge-Based Systems, University of Edinburgh, since 1995; Co-ordinator, Virtual University of Edinburgh (Vue); Co-ordinator for Distance Education; b. 12.5.51, Knottingley, West Yorkshire; m., Margaret. Educ. King's School, Pontefract; Lancaster University; Edinburgh University. Address: (b.) AIAI, School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Informatics Forum, Crichton Street, Edinburgh EH8 9AB; T.-0131-651 3222. Tavener, Alan, MA, ARCO, ARCM. Director of Music, Strathclyde University, since 1980; Artistic Director, Cappella Nova, since 1982; b. 22.4.57, Weston-Super- Mare; m., Rebecca Jane Gibson. Educ. City of Bath Boys’ School; Brasenose College, Oxford. Conducted several world premieres of choral works and several CDs of early, romantic and contemporary music. Recreations: architecture; Italy; Scottish country dancing; food and drink. Address: (b.) 172 Hyndland Road, Glasgow G12 9HZ; T.-0141-357 0052. Tavener, Rebecca Jane. Soprano; Creative Director, Cappella Nova; b. 3.5.58, Trowbridge; m., Alan Tavener. Co-founded Cappella Nova, 1982; Concert Manager, Glasgow University, 1983-89; Founder and Director, Chorus International, 1990-94; founded Canty (medieval vocal ensemble), 1998; launched new early music consortium for Scotland, 1998; launched own recording label, ROTA, 1998. Recreations: Italophilia; retail therapy; gourmandising; reading history books. Address: (h.) 172 Hyndland Road, Glasgow G12 9HZ; T.-(b.) 0141-552 0634; e-mail: rebecca@cappella-nova.com Taylor, Rev. Baker Stephen Covington, BA (Hons), BBS, MA, MDiv, FSA Scot. Minister, Kirk of St. Nicholas Uniting, Aberdeen (The City Church), since 2005; b. 1.12.58, Kountze, Texas, United States; m., The Rev. Gillian R. Trew. Educ. Temple High School; Temple College, Texas; University of Texas; Abilene Christian University; Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Associate Minister, University Avenue Church of Christ, Austin, 1984-85; Lecturer, Abilene Christian University, 1986-89; Minister: Lee Green United Reformed Church, London, 1990-2005, Geddes Place United Reformed Church, Bexleyheath, Kent, 1990-94, Bromley United Reformed Church, Kent, 1994-2005. Chairperson, Friends of The Kirk of St. Nicholas; Governor, Robert Gordon’s College; Honorary Chaplain, University of Aberdeen; Admiral, Texas Navy; Associate Member, Iona Community; Church Service Society; Scottish Church Society; Fellow, Society of Antiquaries of Scotland; Secretary, St Andrew’s Society of Aberdeen; Burgess of Guild of the City of Aberdeen. Recreations: numismatics; vexillology; Gaelic studies; archaeology. Address: (h.) The Manse, 12 Louisville Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 4TX; T.- 01224 314318; e-mail: minister@kirk-of-st-nicholas.org.uk Taylor, Brian, MA (Hons). Political Editor, BBC Scotland; b. 9.1.55, Dundee; m., Pamela Moira Niven; 2 s. Educ. High School of Dundee; St. Andrews University. Reporter, Press and Journal, Aberdeen, 1977-80; Lobby Correspondent, Thomson Regional Newspapers,
500 WHO'S WHO IN SCOTLAND Westminster, 1980-85; Reporter, BBC Scotland, Glasgow, 1985-86; Co-Presenter, Left, Right and Centre, BBC Scotland, 1986-88; Political Correspondent, BBC Scotland, 1988-90. DLitt, Napier University; DLitt, Abertay University. Publications: The Scottish Parliament, 1999; Scotland's Parliament: Triumph and Disaster, 2002. Recreations: golf; theatre. Address: (b.) BBC Scotland, Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1DA. Taylor, Rev. Ian, BSc, MA, LTh, DipEd. Lecturer on music and the arts, broadcaster, opera director; b. 12.10.32, Dundee; m., Joy Coupar, LRAM; 2 s.; 1 d. Educ. Dundee High School; St. Andrews University; Durham University; Sheffield University; Edinburgh University. Teacher, Mathematics Department, Dundee High School; Lecturer in Mathematics, Bretton Hall College of Education; Senior Lecturer in Education, College of Ripon and York St. John; Assistant Minister, St. Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh; Minister, Abdie & Dunbog and Newburgh, 1983-97; Moderator, Presbytery of St. Andrews, 1995-96; Secretary, History of Education Society, 1968-73; extensive work in adult education (appreciation of music and the arts); Director, Summer Schools in Music, St. Andrews University; numerous courses for St. Andrews, Edinburgh, Cambridge and Hull Universities and WEA; has played principal roles in opera and operetta; Director, Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Edinburgh, 1979-87; Director, Tayside Opera, 1999; compiled Theatre Music Quiz series, Radio Tay; presented own operetta, My Dear Gilbert...My Dear Sullivan, BBC; Writer of revues and documentary plays with music, including Tragic Queen (Mary Queen of Scots), St. Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 1982, and John Knox (Church of Scotland Video); President, East Neuk of Fife Probus Club, 2007-08. Publications: How to Produce Concert Versions of Gilbert Sullivan; The Gilbert and Sullivan Quiz Book; The Opera Lover’s Quiz Book; Maths for Mums and Dads. Address: Lundie Cottage, Arncroach, Fife KY10 2RN; T.-01333 720 222; e-mail: iantaylor12@tiscali.co.uk Taylor, James Alastair, BSc, LLB. Chairman, The Review into the Expenses and Funding of Civil Litigation in Scotland; Chairman, The Disciplinary Board of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland; b. 21.2.51, Inverness; m., Lesley Macleod; 2 s. Educ. Nairn Academy; Aberdeen University. Apprenticed to Brander & Cruickshank, Advocates in Aberdeen, 1975-77; apprenticed to, Assistant with, Lefevre & Co., Advocates in Aberdeen, 1977-78; Assistant, later Partner, A.C. Morrison & Richards, Advocates in Aberdeen, 1978-87; Partner and latterly Head of Litigation Department, McGrigor Donald, 1988-98; attained rights of audience in Supreme Courts in Scotland, 1993; Sheriff of Lothian and Borders at Edinburgh, 1998; Sheriff of Glasgow and Strathkelvin, 1999-2005; Sheriff Principal of Glasgow and Strathkelvin at Glasgow, 2005-2011. Designated one of the sheriffs to hear commercial actions, 1999; Member of The Board of The Civil Courts Review, 2007-09; Director of Lodging House Mission, 2002-2012; Visiting Professor of Law, Strathclyde University, since 2007. Publications: International Intellectual Property Litigation (Contributor); Sentencing Practice (Contributor); Macphail’s Sheriff Court Practice, 3rd Edn (Contributor). Recreations: golf; music; good food and wine. E-mail: sheriffp.jtaylor@scotcourts.gov.uk Taylor, James Bradley, OBE, FRIN. Chairman of the Board of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency, since 2007; Board Member, Scottish Ballet, 2005-2012; Chair, Scotland’s Lighthouse Museum, 2005-2011; IoD Faculty Member, since 2005; Board Member, Eastgate Theatre, 2006-2011; Younger Brother of Trinity House, since 1991; Board Member, Mull of Kintyre Seatours, since 2004; Nautical Assessor to the Court of Session, since 1996; Freeman of the City of London; High Constable of the Port of Leith; Vice President, Royal Institute of Navigation, since 2012, Fellow (FRIN) and Member of Council, since 2009; Chairman, Eastgate Theatre, 2010-2012; b. 12.8.45, Paisley; m., Elizabeth Sherwood. Educ. George Watson’s College, Edinburgh; Britannia Royal Naval College; Defence School of Languages; Royal Naval College Greenwich; Royal College of Defence Studies. Chief Executive, Northern Lighthouse Board, 1993-2006; Community Councillor, Eddleston, 1999-2005, and since 2012; Royal Navy, 1963-93; commanded: HM Submarines Grampus, 1974-75; Orpheus, 1975-77; Spartan, 1980-82; HM Ship London, 1989-90; Chief of Staff, Submarine Flotilla, 1990-92; Member, Royal College of Defence Studies, 1992. Recreations: country sports; history; music and dance; classic cars; travel. Address: Stewarton House, Eddleston, Peebles EH45 8PP. Taylor, Rt. Rev. John Mitchell, MA. Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, retired 1998; b. 23.5.32, Aberdeen; m., Edna Elizabeth Maitland; 1 s.; 1 d. Educ. Banff Academy; Aberdeen University; Theological College, Edinburgh. Curate, St. Margaret’s, Aberdeen; Rector: Holy Cross, Knightswood, Glasgow, St. Ninian’s, Pollokshields, Glasgow, St. John the Evangelist, Dumfries; Canon, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow. Recreations: angling; hillwalking; sketching; music. Address: (h.) 10 St Georges, Castle Douglas DG7 1LN. Taylor, Malcolm John, TD, MA (Hons), FRICS, ACIArb. Chartered Surveyor/Land Agent; Director, Bell Ingram; b. 21.11.61, Glasgow; m., Helen McKay; 2 s. Educ. Dumfries Academy; Aberdeen University. Chairman, RICS in Scotland, 2004-05. Recreations: field sports; music; natural history. Address: (b.) Bell Ingram, Manor Street, Forfar; T.- 01307 462516. Taylor, Margie, MSc, MBA, FDSRCSEd, FDSRCPS(Glasg), FFPHM, FFGDP (UK). Chief Dental Officer, Scottish Government; Honorary Senior Lecturer, Glasgow University; Dundee University; b. Edinburgh. Educ. James Gillespie's High School for Girls; Edinburgh University; Heriot-Watt University. Consultant in dental public health, NHS Lanarkshire, 1994-2007; formerly Chief Administrative Dental Officer, Fife Health Board, and Honorary Senior Lecturer, St. Andrews University. Board Member, Health Scotland; Past President, Royal Odonto- Chirurgical Society of Scotland. Recreations: calligraphy; cooking. Address: (b.) Scottish Government, Room IR.08, St. Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG. Taylor, Martin, MBE, DUniv (Paisley). Guitarist/ Composer, since 1972; b. 20.10.56, Harlow, Essex; m., Elizabeth Kirk; 2 s. Educ. Passmores Comprehensive School, Harlow. Self-taught guitarist (began playing aged four); became professional musician at 15, touring UK, Europe and USA; solo recording debut, 1978 (for Wave Records); toured world with Stephane Grappelli, 1979-90; recorded eight solo albums for Linn Records, 1990s, becoming biggest selling British jazz recording artist in the UK; became first British jazz artist to sign recording contract with Sony Jazz (Columbia) in over 30 years; currently tours the world as solo artist and records and composes music for television and film. Founder, Kirkmichael International Guitar Festival; Founder, Guitars for Schools Programme. Best Guitarist, British Jazz Awards, eleven times; Grammy nomination, 1987; Gold Badge of Merit, British Academy of Composers and Songwriters, 1999; Freedom of the City of London, 1998; received the BBC Radio 2 “Heart of Jazz” Award in recognition of his career in music, 2007; presented with a
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