Arthur ‘Boofy’ Gore

 Arthur ‘Boofy’ Gore (Lord Arran) emerges as one of the more unconventional figures connected to Clan Colquhoun — a man whose life balanced deep conviction with a restless spirit.

Through his marriage to Fiona, daughter of Sir Iain Colquhoun, he became closely tied to the landscape of Loch Lomond, reflecting his affinity for the outdoors. Entering the House of Lords in 1958, he distinguished himself through principle — notably in his support of the Sexual Offences Act of 1967, a landmark step towards the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Britain.

It was a cause rooted in personal experience – his brother was gay - pursued with quiet resolve despite hostility. Beyond Westminster, his life carried energy and unpredictability. A sailor, trekker, and speed enthusiast – he once drove his Mercedes down London’s Oxford Street at 100mph - he shared with Fiona a great taste for adventure that brought colour to his public and private worlds.

His affection for animals — and determined efforts to protect badgers — revealed a more idiosyncratic side. His friendship with James Bond author Ian Fleming almost led to his inclusion in Diamonds Are Forever – an original draft manuscript included an assassin called Boofy Gore - Arthur Gore’s legacy is one of contrast: progressive yet traditional, serious in purpose yet unmistakably individual.