The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Europe's Andrew Carnegie

Scottish billionaire carves out a philanthropic legacy

By Ian Wilhelm

Dundonald, Scotland

When Scotland's richest man, Tom Hunter, made his first major charitable commitment — $100-million to help sub-Saharan Africa in 2005 — he said philanthropy was better than "any buzz I've gotten from any business deal."

Today, Mr. Hunter is still hooked.

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