The Happy
Badger

Long before his name almost appeared in a James Bond novel, there was a man called Boofy who never seemed to do things quite like everyone else. Arthur Gore — known to family and friends simply as Boofy — became part of the Clan Colquhoun story when he married Fiona Colquhoun.

Together they shared a love of adventure, spending time among the hills, waters and wildlife of Loch Lomond. Boofy adored sailing, walking and exploring new places, always ready for whatever curious path lay ahead.

On one memorable occasion, he and Fiona travelled down London’s Oxford Street in a Mercedes at 100mph — an adventure that perfectly suited their spirited approach to life.

Yet Boofy was just as passionate about people as he was about adventure. In the House of Lords, he supported the legislation that began the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Britain, standing up for a cause that was deeply personal to him.

A devoted protector of badgers, he spoke for them whenever he could, once joking that there were “not many badgers in the House of Lords.” And so Boofy’s story became one of kindness, courage and individuality — Fiona beside him, a boat waiting on the water, and a new adventure always waiting to happen.