Aberdeen Business Tycoon Sir Jim Milne Dies Aged 85

Tributes to Sir James Milne, the businessman who left his mark on Aberdeen

Balmoral Group founder Sir James Milne, a major figure in Aberdeen business and charity, has died aged 85

Aberdeen business tycoon Sir Jim Milne dies aged 85

The self-described "farmer's loon" left school at 14 but became a leading business and charity figure.

North Sea pioneer and Balmoral Group founder Sir James Milne dies, aged 85

“It is hard to put into words his profound impact on not only Balmoral Group, but the North-east of Scotland as a whole”

Balmoral Group pays tribute to founder Sir Jim Milne following his death aged 85

Sir James Milne CBE, the Aberdeen businessman and philanthropist who founded Balmoral Group and co-founded Friends of ANCHOR, has died aged 85. Sir Jim died peacefully at home on Tuesday, 10 November, surrounded by his family. His career spanned decades of international business development, alongside a longstanding commitment to supporting people affected by cancer and blood disorders in the north of Scotland. Announcing his death, Balmoral Gro…

Scottish businessman and philanthropist Sir Jim Milne dies aged 85

Sir Jim founded the Balmoral Group, a globally recognised manufacturing company, and the cancer charity Friends of Anchor.