Mini Bio
I guess I have followed a diverse career path. Starting out as a research scientist, I then spent many years working in the corporate IT world. In 2009, I opted to put my lifetime’s experience of hillwalking to use and become a walking guide – one of the best decisions of my life.
I am passionate about the Scottish Highlands. Having been brought up on Skye and in Inverness, I have a native’s understanding of the landscape and culture of the area and I am always seeking ways to broaden my knowledge of geology, flora, fauna and history. I really enjoy sharing this passion and knowledge and get a big kick from seeing how this helps people to appreciate the places I love.
Place to Play
A really tough question, but if I had to pick one it would be Glencoe for its blend of outstanding scenery, nature and human history.
Not a lot of people know this but
I have met, on separate occasions, four Nobel Prize winners – I wouldn’t bet on any of them remembering me, though!
Following a stream of customer complaints, Apple decided to make the iPod Shuffle function less random so that it appeared more random.