I am a retired corporate lawyer. While in practice I served as a non-executive director of Aberdeen Harbour Board for six years and Cornerstone Community Care for twenty years. My wife and I moved from Aberdeen to Aboyne in 2013. In addition to ACT, I am involved in our local Probus club and Aboyne & Deeside Heritage Society. My main interests are mountaineering, cycling, travel and walking our very lively black Labrador!

I am a retired Engineer and Manager from various Oil Companies latterly the Marketing Manager for Talisman Sinopec. I have lived in Aboyne for over 30 years having moved here from London when we started having Family. We have 3 children, 2 grandchildren, 2 collies and 2 horses. Apart from that I have an interest in walking and am on the APTG committee, cycling/mountain biking and golf when I get the time. I am also a qualified Advanced Motoring Observer.

I have been a director with ACT for just over a year helping out with both Aboyne Community Woodlands and Aboyne Bike Park. I work full time with Forestry and Land Scotland focused on Vistor Services and key visitor sites within Aberdeen City, shire and the Angus Glens. My happy place is on the beach with my best pal Harris the Sprocker spaniel - 12 years young.

I’ve lived in the village since 1995, raising two sons here and becoming part of a community that’s shaped my life for over 30 years. It’s a place I’ve grown deeply attached to — not just through family and friendships, but through the rhythm of village life itself. From local events to quiet walks in familiar landscapes, I’ve always valued the sense of belonging and shared purpose that defines our community. Now retired and in my late 60s, I have the time and energy to give back, and I’m proud to serve as a director of the community trust, helping protect and enhance what makes this village special.

Following a career in social work and health in & around Glasgow, I moved to Aboyne with my husband and our two bengal cats in 2024. Born in Aberdeen, I have been visiting Aboyne since childhood, both to visit family and to enjoy walking holidays. I joined Aboyne Green Spaces as a volunteer, and subsequently became Treasurer. I became a director of Aboyne Community Trust in September 2025, with responsibility for setting up the new community calendar. I believe whole-heartedly in the value of community, and love participating in yoga, fitness classes and events in the village. I also enjoy learning new skills and travelling to visit family across Scotland and around the world.

Retired in 2018 after working in the oil industry for over 40 years in various operational roles, the last 15 years of which were with Lloyds Register Energy Drilling as Senior Vice President, Europe & Africa and a member of the Global Leadership team for Energy Drilling. Moved to Aboyne in 2021 to be closer to my 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren, and where I now live with my cockapoo Milo, enjoying long walks and gardening.