Hamish Buchan: Finance Visionary Remembered | Glasgow News

Hamish Buchan, the revered financial analyst who shaped Aberdeen’s oil boom era and built an international reputation through decades at Wood Mackenzie, has died at 81. Known for his crystal-clear market insights and unwavering support of colleagues, Buchan rose from Scottish Widows to lead Wood Mackenzie’s Scottish operations, crafting globally trusted quarterly reports alongside Robin Angus. After the firm’s sale, he became a pillar of the investment trust world, guiding industry standards as a director of the Association of Investment Companies and serving on boards like Templeton Emerging Markets. Beyond finance, he championed Scottish arts, mentored his alma mater, and lived a vibrant life on the golf course, curling rink, and antique markets — remembered not just for brilliance, but for his warmth and generosity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf28a71101318441