An only child, Alexander Stewart McNeish (“Sandy”) was born in Glasgow to Angus McNeish, a general practitioner, and Minnie (nee Howieson), housewife. His father’s medical practice part of the family house run by his mother. Educated at Academy, he an all rounder, good academic subjects sports. excellent swimmer, 100 m backstroke fast enough for be considered Empire Games. He also developed lif...