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Tom Weir (Thomas Weir) was born on 29 December, 1914 in Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland, is an A scottish mountain climber. Discover Tom Weir's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?

Popular As Thomas Weir
Occupation Climber, author, broadcaster
Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 29 December 1914
Birthday 29 December
Birthplace Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 6 July, 2006
Died Place West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Nationality Scottish

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1914

Thomas Weir MBE (29 December 1914 – 6 July 2006) was a Scottish climber, author and broadcaster.

He was best known for his long-running television series Weir's Way.

Weir was born in Springburn, Glasgow, and the younger brother of the actress Molly Weir.

After service in the Royal Artillery during World War II, he worked as a surveyor for the Ordnance Survey, before commencing a full-time career as a climber, writer and photographer.

1950

In 1950 he was a member of the first post-war Himalayan expedition and, in 1952, was one of the first to explore the previously closed mountain ranges of Nepal, east of Kathmandu.

Weir became a pioneering campaigner for the protection of the Scottish environment, and wrote a column for The Scots Magazine for over 50 years.

1976

From 1976–1987, he hosted the Scottish Television series Weir's Way, meeting the people of Scotland, exploring the landscape and its natural history.

Weir won the Scottish Television 'Personality of the Year Award' in 1976.

He was appointed MBE in 1976.

1990

When STV repeated the series during the late night slot from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s it managed to achieve 30% audience share.

The series is now available on DVD in the UK.

2000

He lived in Gartocharn and in 2000 he was awarded the inaugural John Muir Lifetime Achievement Award by the John Muir Trust in recognition of his environmental work.

He is also celebrated in the song "Tom Weir" written by Edinburgh musician Sandy Wright and performed by the band Aberfeldy.

2006

Weir was buried on 17 July 2006 in Kilmaronock Parish Church, near Drymen.

He was buried in the same plot as the ashes of his sister Molly.

A collection of some of Weir's best walks was released on DVD in 2006.

Both series of Weir's Way are available on DVD, distributed by Acorn Media UK.

2007

And in 2007, L. Pierre wrote an ambient instrumental song, "Weir's Way", featured on his album, "Dip".