Meet our Board

I live in Edinburgh and Yarrow. I joined Eildon Housing Association Board in 2013, and became Vice Chair in 2016 until 2018, and I was also Chair of Eildon Enterprise Ltd from 2015 – 2018. Before I retired, I worked in housing for over forty years, including periods in local government, with Shelter, in university education and with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations.

I have an MA in Geography and a post-graduate degree in Urban Studies as well as a diploma in Business Studies and a recently-acquired degree in History through the Open University.

In my spare time, I enjoy hill walking, birdwatching, reading, cinema and world-wide traveling.

I moved to the Borders in 2005 to take up a post with Borders Council as the Senior Manager for Housing. I first lived in Kelso and then moved to Tweedbank in 2008. I have recently joined Eildon’s Board and honoured to take up the position as Vice Chair. I have 20 years’ experience in housing both in academia and local government. I worked in Strategic Housing, Homelessness, Anti-Social Behaviour, Welfare and Employability including Poverty. I retired from the Council in October 2018.
Prior to this I practiced as a Counselling Psychologist specialising in eating disorders and general therapy. I have an MSc in Housing, a BSc (Hons) in Counselling Psychology and a diploma in Counselling.
Over the years I have enjoyed hill and coastal walking, my dog Blue, cooking/eating out and travelling.

I joined Eildon Housing Association Board in 2015. I am also a Director of Eildon Enterprise Ltd.

Before my retirement, I was Director of Planning at Homes for Scotland, the voice of the Scottish home building industry.

I have a Diploma in Town Planning and a B.Sc (Hons.) Degree in Town and Country Planning. I was a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute from 1976 until 2014. I am Chair of the Trekking and Riding Society of Scotland and a Director of Horsescotland. Most recently I have been made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland.

In my spare time, I enjoy commentating at Horse Trials, watching rugby and playing golf.

I live in Edinburgh and joined the Eildon Housing Association Board in September 2017. I’m passionate about helping businesses to succeed through people and I have a portfolio career; I provide consultancy services to a number of businesses as part of the Re:markable (the home of Investors in People Scotland) team and the Advance Consultancy. I’m also Vice Chair of the South-East Scotland Branch of the CIPD.

I have a PG Diploma (PgDip) in Personnel Management and I’m a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (FCIPD). I’m also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland (MCIBS).

In my spare time, I enjoy family life, keeping fit and travel.

I live in Melrose and I am a tenant of Eildon Housing Association. I became Vice Chair of the Eildon Scrutiny Panel following training delivered by CiH, in September 2014.  I joined the Eildon Board in December 2016.

I have 40 years’ experience in Construction and Civil Engineering.  Academically, I attained the level of a Master of Science, I also have a Diploma in Construction Management Studies and am a Fellow of the Forum for the Built Environment.

I previously worked as Director of Infrastructure working jointly for the Department for International Development and the Government of Montserrat.  Prior to this I was the Divisional Manager of Direct Services with a Scottish Local Authority for 18 years.

In my spare time, I enjoy walking (usually with an irrational and unpredictable Lakeland Terrier), travelling and DIY.

I live in Lauder. Before retirement, I worked for Borders Regional Council as Assistant Director of Planning and Development and Scottish Borders Council as Head of Economic Development. I am also former chairman of Scottish Borders Rural Partnership.

I joined the board in 2003, and I am also a member of Eildon Enterprise Ltd.

I have a BA (Hons) in Social Science and an MBA from Edinburgh University. I have a Diploma in Architecture and I am a member of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland.

In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, spending time with my family, gardening and crosswords.

I was born in Glasgow and am a graduate of London University, a Member of The Chartered Institute of Public Relations and a Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce).

I joined the boards of Eildon Housing Association and Eildon Enterprise on moving to the Scottish Borders in September 2018.

I am an experienced company director and trustee with wide UK and international involvement in a range of industry sectors and markets. I have my own consultancy practice providing board-level strategic advice. Formerly I was chief executive of the financial services industry body, Scottish Financial Enterprise and of Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce.

During my career I have served on various European Union and Scottish and UK government industry forums. In Scotland I was a founding trustee of the independent think tank, Reform Scotland and a member of the boards of numerous business, economic development and charitable initiatives.

My personal interests including equestrian sports, the countryside and the Arts.

I live in Galashiels, and joined Eildon Housing Association Board in 2011.

I am the Bursar at Austin Friars School in Carlisle and I am an Associate of Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland, having spent 29 years in the service of the Royal Bank of Scotland, latterly as a Business Relationship Manager in Kelso before leaving in 2006

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, I have supported local rugby and am involved in a wide range of community activities.

I live in Bowden, and have been a board member of Eildon Housing Association Board since 1978. I served as chair from 1982-2009, and I am also a member of Eildon Enterprise Ltd.

Before my retirement, I was Director of Estates at NHS Borders. I also lectured in Architectural Management and Construction Economics at Edinburgh University.

I was made an MBE for services to the Community. I have a BSc in Building Engineering Management.

In my spare time I still attempt to play golf.

I live in Stow and joined Eildon Housing Association Board in November 2017.  I have had a career in property both commercial and residential.  I was an Associate Director, Lettings, Rettie & Co and have over 15 years experience of working in the private rented sector including MMR.

In my spare time I like being with family and friends, horse racing and other country pursuits. I am a member of the Broughton Choral Society and a Volunteer at the Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.

I am a director and vice-chairman of Allied Surveyors Scotland plc, a national firm of Chartered Surveyors, mainly providing survey and valuation advice of residential and commercial properties across Scotland, although we also run Commercial Agency and Building Consultancy departments. I am also a director of Onesurvey Ltd, a web based delivery platform for the provision of Home Reports.

I am a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, having qualified in 1994, and I sit on the RICS Residential Property Professional Group Board. During the earlier part of my career I qualified as an Architectural Technician, working in private practice and also spent some time as a Local Authority Building Control Officer.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, following Selkirk, Scotland and England cricket and I have supported Selkirk Rugby Football Club for many years. I also play in Selkirk Silver Band and can be found hacking around a golf course now and then.