Sir Thomas Dick Lauder of Fountainhall, 7th Baronet, was a nineteenth-century Scottish author and public servant. Born on August 13, 1784, he was the only son of Sir Andrew Dick-Lauder, the 6th Baronet, whom he succeeded in the baronetcy in 1820. Throughout his life, Lauder balanced his writing career with extensive public service and administrative roles in Scotland.
Lauder's civic engagements were diverse and influential. He served as the Secretary to the Board of Manufactures starting in 1839, and was an active member of the Herring Fisheries Board. His dedication to Scottish culture and development was further reflected in his work with the Royal Institution for the Encouragement of the Fine Arts. Additionally, he served as the Deputy Lieutenant for the counties of both Moray and Haddington. He passed away on May 29, 1848.
