_. The 4th Baron Cochrane of Cults died at his home, 11 September, 2017, aged 90.
Ralph Henry Vere Cochrane was born 20 Sept, 1926, a younger son of the 2nd Baron Cochrane of Cults (1883-1968), by his wife the former Hon Elin Douglas-Pennant (d 1934), fifth daughter of the 2nd Baron Penrhyn; married 18 Dec, 1956, Janet Mary Watson Cheyne, daughter of William Hunter Watson Cheyne, by whom he had issue, two sons.
He succeeded to the barony (cr 1919), on the demise of his elder brother, the 3rd peer, 15 June, 1990.
Lord Cochrane of Cults is survived by his wife, two sons, Thomas and Michael, and two grandchildren, Katherine and Edward.
The peerage now devolves upon his elder son, Thomas, who was born 7 Sept, 1957.
The funeral is at Cults Kirk, Pitlessie, 5 Oct, 2017.
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