Banker. Born in Edinburgh, the son of a lawyer who was killed towards the end of the Second World War, Pattullo was educated at Belhaven Hill School (near Dunbar), Rugby School and then Hertford College, Oxford, which he entered in 1958. He joined the Bank of Scotland in 1961, working at the Goldenacre branch in Edinburgh and at Pollokshields in Glasgow. Marked out for leadership, he rose quickly to become Treasurer and General Manager in 1979, and Governor and Group Chief Executive (1991-98). Through these roles, his signature appeared on Scottish banknotes for almost 20 years. Pattullo was a moderniser; opening new markets and embracing technology - he launched the first online banking in the UK in 1985, even before the internet became at all widespread. He led the Bank of Scotland to the height of its reputation and was regarded by many as the most outstanding banker of his generation. He brought his banking skills to bear much to the benefit of the Scottish economy, while also providing moral leadership to his bank. He was honourable, courteous, modest and ensured his banking customers were treated with complete respect. He spoke against the Restoration of the Scottish Parliament, fearing negative economic consequences. He was knighted in 1995 and awarded honorary degrees from by the University of Strathclyde, University of Aberdeen and University of Stirling. He lived in a fine house on Cammo Road in the NW of Edinburgh, noted for its tennis court.
