Andrew was born on the 6th February 1958 in Invercargill, New Zealand. He was the first child of Mavis and the late Michael, a big brother to Anne and Jonathan. After a brief time in New Zealand, the family relocated to Boulder, Colorado where the children spent a happy childhood. In 1970 the family made another big move, this time to Aberdeen, Scotland. This was to be the start of Andrew's love of Scotland. After attending Aberdeen Grammar School, Andrew briefly attended Edinburgh University before completing his undergraduate degree at Aberdeen University. Andrew continued his academic success by achieving his Postgraduate from Robert Gordon University and then achieving an MBA. After the birth of his two sons, Michael in 1983 and Christopher in 1985, Andrew relocated to Perth where the family welcomed their daughter Amy in 1987. Andrew spent the following years working around the world and being a doting father to his three children. In 2008 Andrew became a Poppa for the first time with the arrival of his grandson Tyler. Granddaughter Sarah arrived in 2009 and Andrew was a proud grandfather. In 2009 Andrew married May in a wonderful service at St Ninians cathedral enjoyed by all their family and friends. Andrew joined May in Tillicoultry where he quickly settled in his new life. On 18th October 2012 Andrew passed away, peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him most. He is sorely missed by all his friends and family and leaves a void that will never be filled.